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A workshop for WA teenagers with autism is helping to prepare them for the workforce. The program, for teens aged 13 to 18, offers students the chance to work with artificial intelligence to improve their education, employment and social engagement.

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00:02The world of AI is changing, but these talented teens are adapting along with it.
00:09Curtin University's Gen AI Boot Camp is providing young people with the opportunity to find career pathways.
00:16Researchers say the program's safe and inclusive space allows participants to be creative while testing the boundaries.
00:23From that you develop confidence, you develop skills, you develop knowledge around how you use these systems and then how
00:31you might actually use it in different kind of settings.
00:34We can take existing drawings and we can start bringing them to life.
00:39The free program runs over four days, with some students returning for a second year.
00:44They know how much I enjoy using Python or AI and I really enjoy it, met a lot of friends
00:51and have fun.
00:52Some parents already seeing positive changes.
00:55By the third day, she was very comfortable.
00:59She was very comfortable to be with the team that she was, the friends that she met and the mentors
01:04that supported her through the program.
01:06Since 2022, the Commonwealth has spent more than $47 million as part of this push to try and build more
01:12inclusive communities.
01:14Curtin University received $360,000 for its part, which will fund work in Perth, Geraldton and Mandurah.
01:21With these types of funding from the government that we're able to really make a big impact in the community
01:29for autistic youth, to give them the skills, knowledge and experiences to take them forward and to thrive.
01:36Experiences extending beyond the classroom.
01:39There was one kid in there I really got along with very well about like Pokemon or music or like
01:47autism and stuff.
01:48Bridging the gap between computers and connection.
01:51I'll see you soon.
01:52But I miss you soon.
01:52Go to sleep.
01:52Stay with me again.
01:52I don't know.
01:53I'll be fine with you.
01:53I'm not sure.
01:54I'm not sure.
01:54I'll be fine with you.
01:54You
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