Future Proof Your Business: AI Training Workshop with META
About this Event
AI is transforming marketing, communication, and business growth — but many small business owners are still unsure how to adopt it safely and effectively. This hands-on, half-day workshop is designed to help you build confidence using AI in practical, approachable ways and leave with tools you can put to work right away.
Hosted by the Women's Business Center at JEDI in partnership with Shasta Cascade SBDC, Shasta College, Simpson University, Shasta EDC, Redding Chamber of Commerce, Shasta Union High School District and trainers from Meta's Blueprint team, the session gives you a clear introduction to AI, real prompting practice, and a grounded look at where the risks and regulations are heading here in California.
What You'll Experience
Intro to AI Tools & Use Cases
- What AI actually is, and how automation and generative AI show up in everyday business
- How to separate AI myths from reality
- Practical use cases for marketing, operations, and content
Hands-On Prompt Generation
- Learn to write effective prompts you can use immediately
- Tool-agnostic: bring whatever you use — Meta AI, ChatGPT, Claude, or others — and practice live
Risks & Regulations
- Where AI carries real risk for small businesses
- Practical risk mapping for your own operations
- A plain-English look at how California's privacy rules (CCPA) are evolving and what that means for businesses using AI
Where Learning Meets Connection
This is an engaging, classroom-style experience built for interaction. You'll connect with fellow business owners navigating the same questions, enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Seating is limited to 65 attendees register early to reserve your spot.
Schedule
- 9:00 AM : Doors open & check-in
- 9:30 AM — Workshop begins
- 11:30 AM — Lunch & Networking
- 1:00 PM - Wrap-up
To request an accommodation, contact [email protected] at least five business days before the event.
Where is it happening?
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