AARI High School Student Application | October 2026
Build the systems behind AI. The Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative (AARI) is recruiting high school juniors and seniors for hands-on learning in data center operations, power and electrical systems, cooling and HVAC, networking, cloud, and robotics, with HBCU student mentors. Bring curiosity and a willingness to build. Application deadline: Monday, October 12, 2026. Planned cohort start: Monday, October 19, 2026. Format: Two in-person sessions each week, 90 minutes per session. Planned location: Thomasville Heights, Atlanta. Final address, session days, and times will be confirmed before enrollment. Recruiting areas discussed for this cohort: Union City, South Fulton, Fairburn, Tyrone, Palmetto, and Coweta County. If you live elsewhere, provide your location for AARI to review. Submitting this application does not guarantee a place. AARI will follow up with the family to confirm eligibility, scheduling, and next steps.
Before Personal Information
Who is completing this registration?
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I am the parent/legal guardian, aged 18 or older, registering a high school student aged 13–17
I am a high school student aged 18 or older, applying for myself
Neither statement applies
Privacy and Consent
AARI will use this information to review the application and contact the family about this cohort. Please do not include medical information or sensitive documents.
Consent and affirmation
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I authorize AARI to use this information for application review, contact, and program planning
I affirm I am the student’s guardian or an adult self-applying and have authority to submit this form
Adult Contact
Adult full name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Relationship to student
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Please Select
Parent
Guardian
Other adult relative
Caregiver
Self (adult)
Other
Email address
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Confirmation Email
example@example.com
Phone number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Preferred contact method
Email
Phone call
Student
First Name
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Last Name
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Preferred Name
Grade for the 2026-27 school year
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Please Select
11th grade / Junior
12th grade / Senior
Other
City or town of residence
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Student Full Name
School or homeschool program name
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Interests
Data center operations
Power and electrical systems
Cooling and HVAC
Networking and cloud
Robotics and automation
Not sure yet
Age on October 19, 2026
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Under 15
15
16
17
18 or older
Logistics
County of residence
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ZIP code
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What time does your school day end?
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What is the earliest time you could arrive in Thomasville Heights after school?
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Which weekdays could you attend?
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Need to discuss
Could you attend two 90-minute sessions each week?
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Yes, if the final schedule fits
Need to discuss
Transportation
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Needed
Not needed
Need to discuss
Would you like a private follow-up about participation support?
Yes
No
Referring school or community organization
Zion Hill families: enter Zion Hill Baptist Church / CAB Ministry.
Acknowledgments
Acknowledge Program Status and Expectations
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I understand this application does not guarantee acceptance; final program details will be confirmed later.
I understand activities will be supervised and I will follow safety orientation and staff instructions.
I understand separate permission is required for transportation and off-site visits.
Student Assent
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Agree
Need to discuss
Guardian/Adult Typed Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Submit application
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