Technology Professional and AI Advocate Needed to Mentor Students on a Real Business Project

We are seeking a technology professional—ideally a business owner, consultant, founder, technical leader, or team manager—to mentor a group of high school students as they work on a real project for your business. Students will spend four weeks tackling a business challenge, initiative, or project that you'd like completed but haven't had the bandwidth to prioritize. The goal is to provide your organization with fresh perspectives, research, analysis, and actionable recommendations while giving students exposure to real-world technology and innovation challenges. This is a low-lift opportunity designed for busy professionals. The Work-Based Learning Alliance (WBLA) manages the entire student experience, including project scoping, internship structure, meeting agendas, milestones, student support, and stipend payment. Your role is simply to share your expertise, meet with students for one hour each Monday via Zoom (between either 9:30am–12:30pm ET or 3:30pm–6:30pm ET), and provide feedback on weekly deliverables. Total time commitment is approximately 2–3 hours per week over four weeks commencing June 29. Professionals who are excited to develop future talent while receiving meaningful insights and deliverables for their business are encouraged to apply. Projects could include: -AI tool evaluation and implementation research -Market research and competitive analysis for software, technology, or digital products -Product feature analysis and solution design -Process improvement and workflow automation opportunities -Technology trend research and emerging technology assessments -Marketing, technical documentation, or product positioning assets Key skills include: -Knowledge of technology, software, IT, AI, cybersecurity, data, or digital products -Ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback -Strong communication and interpersonal skills -Experience leading technical projects, teams, products, or business initiatives