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No one left behind.

We help people of every background build skills and careers in the age of AI.

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Our story

AI can widen gaps or close them. We are here to close them.

AI is creating new jobs and new ways to build. It is also moving faster than most people can keep up with. That puts jobs and fulfillment at risk for millions of people.

Too many people lack the tools they need. Trail Builders exists to change that. We bring together experts from frontier AI labs, deployment firms, and research institutions, plus everyday people transforming their lives with AI, to teach others to adapt, build, and lead in the AI economy.

Status
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Reach
Serving people in the U.S. and beyond

Our mission

We expand human capability in the AI era, so anyone with talent and drive can help shape the future.

  • Free and affordable programsCost should never decide who gets to learn.
  • Open resourcesGuides and tools anyone can use, at no charge.
  • Research from day oneWe test what works and share what we learn.

What we do

Three pillars. One trail forward.

Built by listening. Every program addresses real barriers people face in the AI world.

Education

AI literacy for every age.

Hands-on training for adults and youth. People learn to understand, use, and shape AI tools with confidence.

  • Virtual AI lab
  • Workshops
  • Live trainings
  • Hackathons
  • Fellowships

Access

Pathways into AI-era careers.

We connect people to real opportunity. That means career training, practical skills, and daily job and fellowship leads.

  • Career training
  • Job and fellowship leads
  • Employer partners

Research

Plain answers about AI and work.

Independent research on which AI tools fit which tasks, and which are safe to use. We also study how AI is reshaping work, from emerging AI-era occupations to new models of income and economic security.

  • Which AI for what
  • AI safety
  • Future of work
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Our values

The principles behind our work.

Access for everyone

AI skills belong to everyone. Background, zip code, and starting point should never decide who gets in.

Builders, not bystanders

We help people move past using AI to building with it. Communities become creators of the technology.

Truth and safety

We test claims with evidence and build responsibly. Technology should serve people.

Shared abundance

AI can help solve our hardest problems. Everyone should share in the gains.

FAQ

Common questions

Who does Trail Builders serve?

Adults and youth across the U.S. and beyond. Anyone who wants AI skills and a stronger economic future.

How is Trail Builders funded?

Private donations, foundation and corporate grants, and community fundraising. Your gift goes to programs, and we keep overhead low.

How can I volunteer?

We welcome every skill set, from mentoring and teaching to operations and communications. Fill out the volunteer form and we will be in touch.

Where do programs run?

Our lab runs online, so anyone can join. We also run programs in communities across the U.S., with more to come as we grow.

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Ready to help build the trail?

Every volunteer hour and every gift helps someone build a future with AI.

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