Empowering Minds
Explore Our Educational Programs
Join us as we unlock the potential of AI and robotics education. Our programs are designed to inspire learners of all ages, from K-12 to seniors. Discover hands-on workshops, engaging courses, and resources that make learning accessible and enjoyable.
Explore Our Exciting Program Options
We offer a variety of programs designed to enhance skills in AI and robotics. Join our engaging workshops and courses that cater to all ages, from children to adults. Each program focuses on hands-on learning and real-world applications, ensuring participants gain practical experience. Build your knowledge through our K-12 STEM labs, career preparation workshops, and senior digital literacy courses. There’s something for everyone to discover and benefit from!
Programs & Services
From community programming that opens doors to premium technical consulting, AA8 meets you where you are and takes you further.
Open Doors. Real Skills.
Lasting Impact.
AA8's community programs are built to remove barriers to technology education in Granville and Vance Counties. They're sustained by grants, partners and supporters who invest in our instructors, equipment and students, because access to technology education should never depend on a zip code.
Kids Robotics Lab
A hands-on introduction to robotics, engineering and problem-solving. Students build and program real robots from day one.
What students gain
✓ Build and program a working robot
✓ Use sequences, loops and sensors
✓ Test, debug and improve designs as a team
Standards alignment
Teen Tech Lab
Deeper dives into coding, AI fundamentals, digital fabrication, robotics and 3-D printing, with real tech career exploration.
What students gain
✓ Write code and work with AI tools
✓ Design and 3-D print prototypes
✓ Explore tech careers with industry tools
Standards alignment
Career Prep Programs
Resume building, interview coaching, digital skills and tech career pathways for young adults entering the workforce.
What students gain
✓ A polished, job-ready resume
✓ Mock interviews with feedback
✓ A personal plan into a tech career
Standards alignment
Digital Literacy Program
Four sessions on devices, internet safety, communication tools and navigating the digital world with confidence.
What students gain
✓ Use phones, computers and email with confidence
✓ Spot scams and protect personal information
✓ Access online services and applications
Standards alignment
4-H Comm.Unity Robotics Club
Building tomorrow's engineers today: hands-on robotics, teamwork and community for Granville County youth in grades K–8, in partnership with Granville County Cooperative Extension 4-H.
What students gain
✓ Design and build competition robots
✓ Teamwork, leadership and public speaking
✓ Real engineering challenges, start to finish
Standards alignment
Why it matters
Community First
9.4% math proficiency in Vance County, against a 37% state average
31.3% teacher vacancy rate
14%+ of young adults 16–24 neither working nor in school
STEM credentials are the most underproduced relative to job openings across Granville and Vance Counties. AA8's community programs put technology, robotics and real career skills in the hands of the young people these systems have left behind.
Read the Impact ReportCyber Academy · Premium Programming
Career-ready tech tracks
Industry-aligned tracks for students, schools and organizations. Pricing is quote-based on cohort size, format and duration, and self-paced options are available.
AI Academy
Applied artificial intelligence: prompt engineering, AI agents, automation and AI tools in the workplace.
What students gain
✓ Write effective prompts for real tasks
✓ Build simple AI agents and automations
✓ Use AI responsibly at school and work
Standards alignment
Drone Technology
UAV pilot training, safety, flight mechanics, aerial photography and real-world drone operations.
What students gain
✓ Prepare for the FAA Part 107 knowledge test
✓ Plan and fly missions safely
✓ Capture aerial photo and video
Standards alignment
Cisco Networking Academy
Industry-standard networking curriculum with Cisco credentials recognized by employers worldwide.
What students gain
✓ Configure real network devices
✓ Troubleshoot connectivity and security
✓ Earn Cisco Networking Academy credentials
Standards alignment
Robotics Basics
Advanced robotics design, programming and competition prep, bridging hobbyist and professional.
What students gain
✓ Design and program advanced robots
✓ Prepare for robotics competitions
✓ Apply the engineering design process
Standards alignment
Premium Services
Expert services. Real results.
AA8's technical team brings a nonprofit mission to premium-grade consulting. Every engagement is scoped to you and quoted, with no cookie-cutter packages.
Request a quoteWe reply within 2 business days.
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Website Development
Custom-built, professional websites that turn visitors into supporters, clients or students. Built for speed, SEO and long-term upkeep.
✓ Design, build and launch
✓ Mobile-first and accessible
✓ Hosting, domain and care plans
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Website Auditing
A full review of your site's technical health, SEO, content accuracy, conversion and trust signals, with a prioritized fix list.
✓ Technical and SEO review
✓ Content and conversion review
✓ A ranked roadmap of fixes
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AI Business Optimization
Custom AI agents, automations and workflow design that cut overhead and let you scale operations without scaling headcount.
✓ Workflow and process mapping
✓ AI agents and automations
✓ Staff handoff and training
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Software Development
Custom applications, internal tools, dashboards and integrations, scoped to your exact requirements and built by engineers who understand your mission.
✓ Web apps and internal tools
✓ Dashboards and reporting
✓ Integrations between your systems
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Client AI Upskilling
Structured training that brings your team up to speed on AI tools, workflows and literacy, from intimidated to empowered.
✓ Hands-on team workshops
✓ Tool setup for your workflows
✓ Guides your staff keep
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Graphic Design
Brand identity, marketing collateral, social graphics, pitch decks and visual storytelling that make your organization look as credible as it is.
✓ Brand identity and logos
✓ Print and social graphics
✓ Pitch decks and reports
For schools & partners
Request On-Site Programming
Bring AA8's hands-on robotics, AI, coding and drone programming to your school, district, library or organization, built around your students, schedule and goals.
✓ We bring the robots, laptops, drones and kits
✓ Background-checked instructors trained to work with youth
✓ Lessons aligned to NC and national standards
✓ Attendance and skills-progress reports after every program
Quote-based · We reply within 2 business days
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