Help students envision AI-driven careers.

The U.S. Department of Education invited high schools to propose AI solutions that reimagine traditional ways of working.

About the Your AI Horizons Challenge

The Your AI Horizons Challenge is a nationwide challenge inspiring high school students to envision AI-driven careers. The U.S. Department of Education invited high schools to propose AI solutions that reimagine traditional ways of working. Through this challenge, students explored artificial intelligence’s impact on industries and their future careers.

Meet the winning teams

Belfry High School

Belfry, Kentucky
Printer Guardian AI

Creek Wood High School

Charlotte, Tennessee
AI Smart Quality Control Inspector

Kealakehe High School

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Planting with Precision

Legacy High School

Wichita Falls, Texas
(H-RAIN)—Homelessness Resource AI Network

Montgomery Blair High School

Silver Spring, Maryland
AI-enhanced financial forecasting

Morris County School of Technology

Denville, New Jersey
AI Crop Monitoring to Guide Sustainable Farming Practices

Newburgh Free Academy P-TECH

Newburgh, New York
YourT.E.A.M—Therapeutic Enhanced AI Monitor

New Century Technology High School

Huntsville, Alabama
Reactive AI for the National Defense Cyber Alliance

Pattonville Senior High School

Maryland Heights, Missouri
LegallySimple

Shaker High School

Latham, New York
Beam-forming microphones for rescues

Timeline

Throughout the open submissions period, teachers led teams of students to develop ideas and submit proposed solutions. 10 winning teams received an equal share of the $50,000 prize pool.

Challenge launch

August 5, 2025

Submissions close

November 19, 2025

Judging begins

November 2025

Winner announcement

March 23, 2026

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Ready to prepare your student for rewarding careers? Learn more about the U.S. Department of Education’s annual challenge series.

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