REQUIREMENTs & Self Assessment

Part - 1: Conduct an Interview Video of a Community Member

• Conduct an interview with one or more members of your household or community -a teacher, worker, business professional, or adult in your life.
• gather real-world insights on how AI is influencing the future of work in your local community. 
• Video record this interview, and make sure to obtain permission from the person you are interviewing (use the permission form on our Web site). 
•  You can choose any questions you like, and any length of interview but you should plan on using selected portions of this interview to create a shorter video in the next part. 
• Note: you will not be submitting your full interview video.

Part - 2: Create a Highlights Video from your Interview 

• Use selected portions of your interview to create a shorter 3-5 minute video
• Include reflective commentary between portions to provide context as well as your observations of the interview.
•  Youth from around the world will be required to submit a 300 - 500 word essay plus a 3 - 4 minute video speech, or a visual artwork plus a 3 - 4 minute video speech. 
•  Each entry will explore the potential benefits, as well as the possible harm and threats, that artificial intelligence could pose to our world from diverse perspectives. 
• For example, eminent figures such as Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, and Ben Goertzel have thoroughly explored AI's dual nature, acknowledging it as both a potential threat and a significant source of benefits.

Part - 3: Create an Analysis and Solution Proposal Video

• Create a 3-5 minute Documentary-style video
• Identify the challenges and opportunities facing your community, and think about and propose solutions that would best shape the future of work in your part of the world.  
• You may include presentation "slides" or other visuals or creative media to help you communicate your message effectively.
•  You can include video excerpts from your interview although this is not required.

Part - 4: Write a Brief Project Summary

• Write a 200-400 word summary
• Introduce yourself, describing your community, and your concerns and hopes for the future of work in your community according to your research (interview) and analysis. 
• You may include up to 3 images in this summary. (optional)

Originality & Independent Thinking

• Am I accurately representing what my interviewee said?
• Are my conclusions clearly supported by specific moments or ideas from the interview?
• Did I avoid exaggerating, misquoting, or oversimplifying the interviewee’s perspectives

Video Production & Visual Presentation

• Are both videos (highlights and analysis) clearly structured and easy to follow?
• Does my editing help the viewer understand my ideas rather than distract from them?
• Do my visuals, slides, or creative media add meaning or clarity to my message?

Speaking & On-Camera Delivery

• Is my voice clear and easy to hear throughout both videos?
• Do I sound confident and intentional?

Analysis & Solution Proposal

• Have I clearly identified real challenges related to AI and work in my community?
• Have I also identified opportunities, not just problems?
• Are my proposed solutions realistic and clearly connected to the challenges I describe?

Written Project Summary (200–400 Words)

• Did I introduce myself and clearly describe my community?
• Did I explain my concerns and hopes for the future of work using evidence from my interview and analysis?

Integrity & Ethical Responsibility

• Did I obtain permission to record my interview and follow the required process?
• Is all of my work original and created by me?
• Have I clearly acknowledged any AI tools or external sources I used?

Final Check

• If someone watched only my project, would they understand how AI is shaping the future of work in my community? 

The competition will set up the following awards:

• Gold Award (1 place): Gold Award Honor Certificate
• Silver Award (5 places): Silver Award Honor Certificate
• Bronze Award (10 places): Bronze Award Honor Certificate

Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners will also enjoy the following exclusive benefits:

• Scholarship Opportunities: Opportunity to receive the University of Toronto GYC Admission Scholarship, Erin Mills Middle School Admission Scholarship.
• Recommendation Letters: Opportunity to receive recommendation letters from experts and judges.
• Exclusive Book Gift: Signed book by the author of "Artificial Intelligence Era: Redefining Teaching and Learning".
• Advanced Development Opportunities: Free participation in the AI Future Leaders Study Camp; Free participation in the AI and Business Innovation Startup Project Course, and receive Ontario credits; Automatic membership in the GYC Leadership Community.

The top 25% of participants will receive a Certificate of Distinction and enjoy the following advanced opportunities:

• Apply for GYC Leadership Community membership.
• Discounted participation in the AI Future Leaders Study Camp; Discounted participation in the AI and Business Innovation Startup Project Course, and receive Ontario credits.
• Opportunity to receive the University of Ottawa GYC Admission Scholarship, The Erindale Academy Admission Scholarship, and university application recommendation letters.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation to recognize their participation and effort.

All volunteers will receive a Certificate of Appreciation to recognize their participation and contribution.