Apply by October 27: New AI Workshop Opportunity for MPCOMM Majors

AI in Action: Building Your AI-Powered Brand-to-Market Engine

This new workshop opportunity is available exclusively to Media and Professional Communications majors through CGS's close collaboration with the Center for Branding. This is the first time this workshop has been offered to CGS students.

Workshop at a Glance

Move beyond AI hype and explore how AI can help solve real business challenges, improve productivity, and support decision-making. Through expert instruction, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, you will build a working Brand-to-Market Co-pilot and develop practical AI workflows you can adapt to your own organization.

For the full schedule and workshop details, visit the AI in Action workshop website.

Date

Friday, October 30, 2026

Time

8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (ET)

Format

In Person or Online

Workshop Fee

$75

Location

University of Pittsburgh, 531 Alumni Hall
4227 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
or Zoom (link provided)

CGS students do not need to register for the workshop. Apply using the CGS form below. If you are selected, CGS will register you and cover the $75 workshop fee.

Eligibility

To qualify for a CGS-funded seat, you must be:

  • A Media and Professional Communications major
  • Enrolled for the Fall 2026 term (part-time or full-time)
  • A junior or senior
  • In good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Only 7 CGS seats are available. Seats are awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early.

Application deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Apply for a CGS Seat

Questions

For questions, please email anm1144@pitt.edu.