Lesson 1

Course Overview

This course is designed specifically for Southeast Ohio communities, addressing the unique opportunities and challenges faced by residents in rural Appalachia. Whether you're a high school student exploring career options, a small business owner, a nonprofit worker, or simply curious about AI, this course will give you practical skills you can use immediately.

What Makes This Course Different:

• No technical background required

• Real examples from SE Ohio contexts (agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, local business)

• Focus on economic opportunities and community development

• Tools and resources that work with limited bandwidth

• Free and low-cost AI tools prioritized. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.