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Future Innovators: Taking on The Presidential AI Challenge

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Time to Step Up!

 

Use AI to solve real-world problems, innovate, and lead with impact.

Some students will join the Presidential AI Challenge. Others will launch projects, collaborate, and build skills that shape the future.

 

Spots are limited.  
Register Now To Secure Your Spot

The Presidential AI Challenge

is a national challenge where K-12 youth, educators, mentors, and community teams come together to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions with an opportunity to showcase their solutions at a national level. 

Read White House Challenge Guidebook
“The President’s National Artificial Intelligence Challenge invites every student in America - from kindergarten to 12th grade - to unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation.

Our extraordinary educators will guide and empower you through this process to build a brighter, stronger future for us all.”

- First Lady Melania Trump

Watch the First Lady's Video Announcement Here
 

Future Innovators:

Taking on the Presidential AI Challenge

Powered by JPO

JPO’s brand-new program empowers students ages 8–18 to become confident leaders in the age of innovation and artificial intelligence.

This fall and winter, students will work in small, age-based teams to explore how AI can tackle real-world community challenges—combining creativity, leadership, and cutting-edge technology.

In August, the White House announced the Presidential AI Challenge, and we’re thrilled to bring this exciting opportunity directly to our students.

Guided by top-tier coaches, students will:

Learn the fundamentals of AI and how it can solve real world problems
Develop and refine proposals or functional solutions for community problems

 

Gain confidence pitching ideas and telling your story
 
Write and polish your story

 

Potentially compete in the Presidential AI Challenge for the chance to be recognized at the state, regional, and even national level in Washington D.C..
Collaborate with peers

Program Schedule

Weekly Sessions

45 minutes per week as a group and variable time at home

Dates

October 20, 2025 – January 19, 2026

Format:

Virtual

7:00 PM (New York) · 6:00 PM (Minneapolis) · 4:00 PM (Seattle)

Who Can Join?

  • Ages 8–18 (grades 3–12)

  • No prior AI experience required

  • Teams will be formed by age group (Elementary, Middle, High School)

Why Join?

  • Receive a JPO Certificate of Participation

  • Build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

  • Gain early exposure to AI tools and technologies

  •  Boost your college applications & career portfolio

  • Strengthen creativity and innovation through real-world projects

  • Learn with guidance from experienced coaches who believe in you

  • Connect with other ambitious students nationwide

  •  Celebrate your work in a showcase event where your project shine

  • For those who submit their projects to the National AI Challenge, receive a Presidential Certificate of Participation
  •  Potentially see your ideas reach a national stage - possibly the White House

  •  Compete for scholarships, cloud credits, national recognition, and $10,000 awards

 

Future Innovators:

Taking on the Presidential AI Challenge

Powered by JPO

$425

  • Program Dates: October 20, 2025 – January 19, 2026;  7:00 pm New York/6:00 pm Mpls/4:00 Seattle (45 minutes) 
  • Format: Weekly 45 minute sessions (virtual)
  • Eligibility: Students ages 8–18  (Grades 3-12)
  • Goal: Empower students to design, build, and showcase AI projects, with the choice to take them to the Presidential AI Challenge.
REGISTER NOW

Foundations 

Week 1 (Oct 20): AI 101 + Problem Spotting in Communities

Ideation & Planning 

  • Week 2 (Oct 27): Research, planning, and AI fundamentals
  • Week 3 (Nov 3): Research, planning, and AI fundamentals
  • Week 4 (Nov 10): Research, planning, and AI fundamentals

Building & Iteration 

  • Week 5 (Nov 17): Project development & feedback
  • (Nov 24): Thanksgiving Break
  • Week 6 (Dec 1): Project development & feedback
  • Week 7 (Dec 8): Project development & feedback
  • Week 8 (Dec 15): Peer Review
  • (Dec 22- Dec 29): Winter Break 

Finalizing & Submission 

  • Week 9 (Jan 5): Finalizing project and narrative
  • Week 10 (Jan 12): Finalizing project and narrative
  • Week 11 (Jan 19): JPO Showcase, Final Submission & Celebration

You will walk away with:

  • A polished written narrative

  • A creative poster or demo video

  • A complete submission package, if you choose to submit to the Presidential AI Challenge

As this challenge launches for the first time, some sessions or assignments may be adjusted to ensure the best learning experience. We appreciate your flexibility as we pilot this program.

Leadership Bundle

Innovation and Investment Experiences

Why choose between Wall Street and the White House when your student can explore both?

This fall, JPO brings together two transformative experiences in one powerful bundle designed to spark innovation, build financial confidence, and unlock leadership skills schools rarely teach.

Best Value - The Leadership Bundle

→ Includes both programs: Future Innovators: Taking on the Presidential AI Challenge +
The International Stock Market Game
→ 14 hours of live coaching, teamwork, and hands-on learning
→ Global community of students ages 8–18
→ Special bundle price: $595 (Save $155!)
Register Here for the Leadership Bundle

Future Innovators: Taking on the Presidential AI Challenge

$425

  • Program Dates: October 20, 2025 – January 19, 2026; Mondays at 7:00 PM (New York) · 6:00 PM (Minneapolis) · 4:00 PM (Seattle)
  • Format: Weekly 45-minute sessions (virtual)
  • Ages: 8–18  (Grades 3-12)
  • Price: $425 
Inspired by the White House’s national initiative, students create AI-powered solutions to real-world problems - potentially earning opportunities for national recognition along the way

The International 

Stock Market
Game

$325

  • Program Dates: October 13 – December 8, 2025; Mondays at 7:45 PM (New York) · 6:45 PM (Minneapolis) · 4:45 PM (Seattle)
  • Format: Weekly 45-minute sessions (virtual) 
  • Ages: 10–18 (Grades 5–12)
  • Price: $325
Students manage a $100,000 virtual portfolio, learning how to invest, analyze, and compete with peers from around the globe.