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AI Ascend

AI Ascend

A pre-college pathway for high school students. Learn with CMKL faculty, build foundations in math, programming, AI, and creative innovation, then apply them through hands-on classes, camps, and showcases.

A pre-college pathway for high school students. Learn with CMKL faculty, build foundations in math, programming, AI, and creative innovation, then apply them through hands-on classes, camps, and showcases.

What is AI Ascend?

What is
AI Ascend?

CMKL AI Ascend is a pre-college pathway designed for

high school students who want more than an introduction to AI.

They want real progress and real outcomes.

CMKL AI Ascend is a pre-college pathway designed for students who want more than an introduction to AI. They want real progress and real outcomes.

Through an expertly crafted structured journey of exploration, foundation skill-building, and portfolio creation, students experience AI the way it is practiced in the real world. We prepare you to stand out, succeed and lead in the AI-driven future.

Through an expertly crafted structured journey of exploration, foundation skill-building, and portfolio creation, students experience AI the way it is practiced in the real world. We prepare you to stand out, succeed and lead in the AI-driven future.

What You’ll GET

Tangible deliverables

📂

Portfolio-Ready Work

Portfolio-Ready Work

Portfolio-Ready Work

Don’t just say you like AI, show it. Walk away with real work you can share: code repositories, project write-ups, and a polished presentation deck

🏆

Official Certificates
& Credit Transfer Pathway

Earn official CMKL University certificates and a pathway toward future credit transfer.

🤝

Faculty Mentorship

& Expert Connections

Gain direct guidance from university professors and experts, along with stronger direction and valuable connections for future opportunities.

Core Skills (6 Domains)

Core Skills (6 Domains)

Core Skills
(4 Domains)

01

Mathematics

Linear Algebra, Matrix Operations, Probability & Stats the engine of AI.

02

Programming

Python mastery, clean code architecture, debugging, and complexity analysis.

03

AI Fundamentals

Model training, evaluation metrics, GenAI logic, and Responsible AI ethics.

04

System Design

End-to-end pipelines, API deployment, and serving models at scale.

05

Communication & Presentation

Explain technical ideas clearly (written + verbal), structured project write-ups and storytelling, demo and presentation confidence

06

Collaboration & Professional Habits

Teamwork, roles, and constructive feedback, time management and meeting deadlines, critical thinking and sound judgment in decisions

Your journey

Your journey

1

1

Exploration

Exploration

Every First Friday of the Month
Workshops/ TALKS/ SHOWCASES

2

2

Build Foundations

Build
Foundations

Class

Camps

3

3

Build Portfolio

Build Portfolio

Challenge

internship

Programs

Programs

ALL Programs

ALL Programs

Free

📅

First Friday Monthly

AI Exploration Friday

Try AI in real form. Meet faculty, see demos, and find your path.

Camp

📅

Jun 29 – Jul 17, 2026

WARP Engineering Camp

Immersive build. Create real AI applications.

Internship

📅

Open year round

High School AI Internship Program

CMKL Internship: Real research, world-class experts, and industry impact. Start building your future today.

Class

📅

May 11 – Aug 7

Evening Classes

Weekly evening classes for Math & Coding mastery.

Challenge

📅

Oct 6 – Nov 1, 2026

TAIEC Championship

National AI Engineering Competition.

Camp

📅

Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026

Unicorn LaunchPad

Product Sprint. Fast prototype and storytelling.

Open for registration Feb 9 - Mar 27

Challenge

📅

Aug 1 – Dec 18, 2026

AI Innovator Award 2026

Try AI in real form. Meet faculty, see demos, and find your path.

Free

📅

First Friday Monthly

AI Exploration Friday

Try AI in real form. Meet faculty, see demos, and find your path.

Camp

📅

Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026

Unicorn LaunchPad

Product Sprint. Fast prototype and storytelling.

Open for registration Feb 9 - Mar 27

Challenge

📅

Oct 6 – Nov 1, 2026

TAIEC Championship

National AI Engineering Competition.

Internship

📅

Open year round

High School AI Internship Program

CMKL Internship: Real research, world-class experts, and industry impact. Start building your future today.

Class

📅

May 11 – Aug 7

Evening Classes

Weekly evening classes for Math & Coding mastery.

Camp

📅

Jun 29 – Jul 17, 2026

WARP Engineering Camp

Immersive build. Create real AI applications.

Challenge

📅

Aug 1 – Dec 18, 2026

AI Innovator Award 2026

Try AI in real form. Meet faculty, see demos, and find your path.

Free

📅

First Friday Monthly

AI Exploration Friday

Try AI in real form. Meet faculty, see demos, and find your path.

Class

📅

May 11 – Aug 7

Evening Classes

Weekly evening classes for Math & Coding mastery.

Camp

📅

Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026

Unicorn LaunchPad

Product Sprint. Fast prototype and storytelling.

Open for registration Feb 9 - Mar 27

Camp

📅

Jun 29 – Jul 17, 2026

WARP Engineering Camp

Immersive build. Create real AI applications.

Challenge

📅

Oct 6 – Nov 1, 2026

TAIEC Championship

National AI Engineering Competition.

Challenge

📅

Aug 1 – Dec 18, 2026

AI Innovator Award 2026

Try AI in real form. Meet faculty, see demos, and find your path.

Internship

📅

Open year round

High School AI Internship Program

CMKL Internship: Real research, world-class experts, and industry impact. Start building your future today.

events calendar

events calendar

Note: The schedule is subject to change as appropriate.

Note: The schedule is subject to change as appropriate.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Your quick guide to common inquiries and solutions.

1.

What is CMKL AI Ascend? Does it guarantee admission to CMKL?

CMKL AI Ascend is CMKL’s pre-college pathway that takes students from exploration → foundations → portfolio, taught by CMKL faculty and practitioners. It does not guarantee admission. Completing the pathway helps you build stronger evidence (skills + portfolio + certificates) that can support your CMKL application and interviews.

2.

Who is it for? Do I need prior coding experience?

3.

How does the pathway work (Explore → Skills → Portfolio)?

4.

What happens in the free Exploration Friday events?

5.

What skills will I gain from the program?

6.

Do students get a certificate?