About the workshop

AI is transforming how we work, but the productivity promise won’t happen organically. Leveraging the full potential of AI requires critical reflection on what this technology can and cannot do, and where AI tools can best be applied within our workflows.

AI Advantage is a synchronous online workshop offered in partnership with the Public Policy Forum (PPF) and Mila - Quebec AI Institute. Through skills-focused lessons, interactive assignments, and personalized feedback, participants will learn how to leverage generative AI to support and enhance their workplace productivity. Specifically designed for public servants, this hands-on workshop will equip participants with the skills to effectively connect AI tools to their workplace tasks. Recognizing the challenges that come with navigating new and rapidly evolving AI technologies, this workshop will provide actionable steps for public servants to self-reflect on their workflows and leverage AI in a responsible and impactful way.

Intro to AI for Public Servants

Participants will learn about AI's capabilities and limitations, and explore generative AI tools that can be leveraged in their work

Mapping Workflows for AI

Participants will self-reflect on their work processes, map their workflows to AI capabilities, and assess where AI can add value.

Evaluation and Feedback

Participants will receive personalized feedback on their assignments to refine their application of AI tools in their specific work contexts.

About Mila

Located at the heart of Quebec's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, Mila brings together a community of over 1,200 individuals specializing in machine learning and dedicated to scientific excellence and innovation.
Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute – is globally recognized for its major contributions to AI. Today, Mila’s community includes the largest concentration of academic researchers in deep learning worldwide. The institute stands out for its expertise and innovations in modeling language, machine translation, object recognition, and generative models.
Since its founding, Mila has focused its mission on fundamental research areas such as health, environment and climate change, as well as AI ethics. Mila extends its expertise and leadership in AI to drive advancements that will benefit society as a whole. At Mila, research operates in an “open science” mode, with the goal of promoting collaboration and facilitating knowledge transfer.
For more information, visit [www.mila.quebec]

About Public Policy Forum

The Public Policy Forum (PPF) brings together various participants in the policy development process, providing them with a platform to examine issues and introduce new perspectives and ideas into policy debates.
We believe that good policy-making is essential to building a better Canada—a cohesive, prosperous, and secure country. We contribute by:

Conducting research on challenges facing Canadians.
Organizing roundtables to foster open and honest dialogue.
Celebrating the work of decision-makers and leaders in public service who have contributed to policy excellence in Canada and worldwide.

PPF is an independent, registered charitable organization, non-profit and non-partisan. Our members include many private, public, and non-profit organizations that discuss major issues and the evolution of policy.

Course Lessons

Shingai Manjengwa

Shingai Manjengwa leads AI Education and Development, Talent & Ecosystem at Mila, a world-leading AI research institute. A data scientist and leader in agentic artificial intelligence, she transforms complex AI research into practical educational programs and innovative solutions. Shingai previously led Technical Education at the Vector Institute and founded Fireside Analytics Inc., a data science education company. Her online courses have reached over 500,000 learners, and she authored "The Computer and the Cancelled Music Lessons". Recognized with the 2023 Womxn in Data Science Guiding Light Award, Shingai is a Public Policy Forum Fellow and serves on several advisory boards and councils focused on AI safety, productivity, and governance.
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