Sessions have completed for the summer.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you'd like to be kept in mind for future sessions, or have questions in the meantime, we'd love to hear from you.
AI Orientation for Young Adults
A live, 2-hour virtual session for young adults navigating AI in school, work, and everyday life.
Meet Your Instructors
Sarah Anderson & James Holmberg
Co-Founders | VILAS AI
Class Description
AI tools are already part of how young people study, communicate, and make decisions, often without much guidance on how to use them well. This session is an orientation to the judgment that has to sit underneath the tools.
In two hours, we'll cover:
What these tools actually are — and aren't
How to use AI as a thinking partner, not a shortcut
Spotting the difference between confident-sounding output and accurate output
Where personal responsibility still sits, no matter what the tool produces
Practical habits for using AI well across school, work, and daily life
Led by Sarah Anderson and James Holmberg, founders of VILAS, who've spent the last several years teaching organizations how to build judgment around AI — now adapted for a younger audience asking the same questions.
Sarah and James have been featured on Minnesota Public Radio, The Star Tribune, Twin Cities Business, Wisconsin Alumni Association, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Alumni Notes, and CBS News Minnesota. They are guest lecturers at MCAD and advisors to other higher education institutions. Clients include leading non-profits, foundations, government agencies and private sector clients. They lead monthly executive sessions at the Minneapolis Club and are featured speakers on AI in taste, judgment and responsible use.
Who this is for
Best suited for teens and young adults, roughly ages 18-22.
What to expect
This is a live, discussion-based session, not a lecture or a pre-recorded webinar. Come ready to ask questions and think out loud.
Meet Sarah & Jim
Questions?
Just get in touch. We’re happy to help!