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Do I need to know anything about AI to participate?

No prior experience is needed— Hampshire County volunteers are here to support you. Check out the website and submit a contact form for 1-on-1 support.

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In West Virginia, we believe in helping our neighbors and lifting each other up. That’s why we’ve created tools that make it easy for anyone—no matter your experience with technology—to join the Presidential AI Challenge. These tools are designed to help you and your team turn your ideas into real solutions for your community. Whether you’re working with a group of elementary students, high schoolers, or just brainstorming as an educator or mentor, we’ve got you covered.

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In West Virginia, we believe in helping our neighbors 🤝 and lifting each other up. That’s why we’ve created tools to make it easy for anyone—no matter your experience with technology—to join the Presidential AI Challenge. These tools are designed to help you and your team turn your ideas into real solutions for your community. Whether you’re working with a group of elementary students, high schoolers, or brainstorming as an educator or mentor, we’ve got you covered. 🌟


🛠️ The AI_Challenge_Helper (for K-5 & Middle School entries)

👉 Perfect for K-5 kids and middle school teams!This tool is designed to help young learners talk about their ideas in a simple, fun, and meaningful way. A parent, teacher, or community mentor can set up a roleplay for the kids, focusing on local issues they care about.

Through plain language conversations—no coding required—kids can:

  • Explore real-world problems 🏘️.

  • Understand different perspectives 👩‍🌾👩‍🏫👨‍⚕️.

  • Learn how to turn their ideas into an app prototype 💡📱.

The focus is on empathy and understanding. Even if the app they create is just a prototype and never gets launched, the lessons they learn will serve them well in their daily lives.

✨ Try it today: AI_Challenge_Helper


🚀 The AI_App_Ideator (for High School, Educators, and Everyone Else)

👉 For high school students, educators, and community members who want to go further!This tool helps you take your ideas to the next level—whether it’s for the Challenge, a pitch to a local business, or just solving a problem in your community.

How it works:

  • Choose from different roles (e.g., funding your app 💵, getting people to use it 👥, or making it work well ⚙️).

  • Create a clear, detailed prototype that’s ready for submission or further development.

It’s like having a personal guide to help you plan, refine, and build your idea step by step. No tech skills required—just your creativity and passion for making a difference!

✨ Start building today: AI_App_Ideator

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