AI in skilled trade

ow we could use AI to help beginners learn electrical and plumbing skills and prepare for hands-on training. We’re open to different approaches. You might propose an AI tutor that uses instructor-approved materials, a visual tool for identifying electrical components and plumbing fittings, or a simulator that gives learners feedback as they work through a practice task. We’d like to hear your own ideas and understand where AI would make a practical difference for students or instructors. Please include the following in your proposal: Your idea. What learning problem would you solve, who would use the tool, and why would AI improve the experience? Two examples. Walk us through one beginner electrical activity and one beginner plumbing activity. Show what the learner would do and how the AI would respond. Accuracy and safety. Explain how instructors would review the content and how the tool would handle questions it cannot answer reliably or tasks that require supervision. A small pilot. Recommend what ISA should test first, how we could tell whether it helps students learn, and what materials or instructor time you’d need from us. Cost and timeline. Estimate the cost of a discovery phase, the cost and timeline for a prototype, and any ongoing AI or hosting fees. Relevant experience. Share one or two examples of similar work and describe your role. Experience with vocational training, adult education, or tools for learners with limited internet access is welcome.