The AI Ready Classroom : AI Leadership-Tedx

Built around the best-selling AI book *Death of a Job* by Mike Johns — featured in universities and available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble — this program is led by a renowned futurist, AI Workforce Transformation Expert, TEDx speaker, CES judge, and iHeartRadio podcaster who's been featured on Good Morning America, Forbes, CNN, Fox, and BBC, and is teaching AI classes and speaking at Arizona Tech Week.

🧠 **BE SKILLED – AZ TECH WEEK AI LITERACY SERIES | MESA, AZ**
**EARN YOUR BE SKILLED AI LITERACY CERTIFICATION AND LINKEDIN BADGE**
IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM
Thursday, April 9 10:00 am - 12:30 pm MST- (Please note these classes will be held in MST Time Zone and not in EST as listed, please adjust your calendar)

**Location: BB Studios / The Studios at Mesa City Center | Mesa, AZ**
📍 59 East 1st Street, Mesa, AZ 85201 | Forum Room · Top Floor (2nd Floor)

**Program Name: Be Skilled – AZ Tech Week Series**
Be Skilled is an AI literacy and application experience designed to equip participants with:
- Foundational AI knowledge
- Applied prompting skills
- Strategies for thriving in an automated world

⚡ **SESSION 1 – AI:104 A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO NAVIGATING AI **
10:00 – 11:00 AM
🔹 AI 104: A Teacher's Guide to Navigating AI
Add-On Workshop | Educators Only
Why it matters: Your students aren't waiting—they're already using AI in and out of the classroom. The question is who's guiding the conversation.
What you'll gain: Ready-to-use lesson frameworks, ethical guardrails for the classroom, and practical AI tools that make you the most future-forward educator in the building.
🍎 Built exclusively for teachers, administrators, and education professionals. First 10 in-person educators claim Astrum Noise Cancel Headphones ($299 value).

🤝 **NETWORKING BREAK**
11:00 – 11:30 AM

⚡ **SESSION 2 – AI 105: AI & Leadership**
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

🔹 AI 105: AI & Leadership
Why it matters: The most effective leaders won't just manage AI—they'll lead with it.
What you'll gain: Modern leadership strategies that merge empathy, innovation, and AI-powered decision-making.
🔥 Act fast—only 10 Astrum Headphones per city for in-person attendees.
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**Live Session Format**
- Delivery: Live, in-person instructor-led sessions
- Duration: 2 × 1-hour interactive sessions with a 30-minute networking break
- Includes: Live instruction, demonstrations, discussion, guided exercises, and Q&A
- Recording: Sessions are recorded and available for registered ticket holders only
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**TIERED PRICING & PATHWAYS**
🎯 **TIER 1 – ESSENTIALS**
$97 — Single session access
Best for curious first-timers who want to explore one topic before committing to the full pathway.
🎯 **TIER 2 – UPSKILLED**
$197 — Access to two live sessions
Includes:
- Replay access
- Digital certificate for that track
- Integration of key concepts from *Death of a Job*
💼 **PREMIUM ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION**
$475
A private strategy session with Mike Johns tailored to your role, business, or career goals. Booking details provided upon payment.
🔥 **The future of business and work is being decided right now. The only question is whether you'll be in the room.**
This event is a part of #AZTechWeek — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.arizonatechweek.com
Thursday, April 9 10:00 am - 12:30 pm MST- (Please note these classes will be held in MST Time Zone and not in EST as listed, please adjust your calendar)
💳 **PAYMENT** Cash App: $DigitalMindStateUSA | Venmo: @mikejohnsinc