Applications Open August 1

The Human in the Loop
Internship Challenge

31 days. Real roles. Real CV line items. Real opportunities. Every step you complete unlocks something — whether you're selected or not.

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Not just an internship.
A real experience.

Whether you're selected or not, every challenger walks away with skills, proof, and a community.

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What You Do

Complete weekly challenges across development and marketing. Build real things, test real products, and collaborate with a global team using AI as your co-pilot.

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What You Learn

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AI prompt engineering, marketing strategy, campaign analytics, automation building, and how to work effectively in a remote team.

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What You Earn

Real job titles at every checkpoint — not certificates. Each role is backed by work you actually did and goes straight on your CV.

CV Line Items References at 55%+ Public Showcase Internship at 100%

Four weeks. Four identities.

Each week you unlock a new role. By the end of August you won't just know if you were selected — you'll know exactly what you demonstrated.

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Week 1
Explorer

Show us who you are. Share your work, your interests, and your curiosity.

Week 2
Creator

Turn observations into solutions. Show us not just what you make — but why.

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Week 3
Collaborator

Work within teams. Build on others' ideas. Leadership emerges naturally here.

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Week 4
Leader

Dev and marketing unite. One mission. Show us what your team can achieve.

Two paths. One mission.

Pick the track that fits you best. You can explore both — but own one.

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Development

Build the tools. Write the code. Engineer the future.

Developer Vibe Coder Web Builder QA Tester AI Prompt Engineer Automation Builder
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Marketing

Tell the story. Build the community. Drive the impact.

Content Creator Community Builder Influencer Researcher Brand Storyteller Campaign Planner

We care more about who you're becoming than where you've been.

No salary, no office, no prerequisite degree. What there is: real work, real feedback, real community, and a real shot at building something that matters.

The application process itself is worth your time — regardless of the outcome. Every checkpoint you reach is a role you've earned.

  • 5 hours per week, fully remote, flexible schedule
  • Global applicants welcome — no location barrier
  • AI tools provided and encouraged throughout
  • Weekly feedback from the antcpu team
  • Every participant builds a real public portfolio
  • References available from 55% progress onwards
  • Top performers earn the internship — Sep to Dec
31
Days of challenges
10
Real roles to unlock
5hrs
Per week commitment
100%
Remote & global

Every action unlocks the next.

Each gate you pass earns you a real role title — backed by work you actually did.

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Register
👤 Registered
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Complete Profile
🤖 AI Tool User
25%
Submit Week 1
⚙️ Junior Automation Dev
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35%
Community Session
🔧 Workflow Builder
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45%
Peer Feedback
🔍 AI Integration Dev
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55%
Reflection
⚡ Automation Specialist
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75%
Team Activity
💻 Developer
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100%
Final Submission
🏆 Intern
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Goes on your CV
Every role you unlock is a real job title backed by submitted work. Verifiable by anyone who asks.
From 5% onwards
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Real references
Reach 55% and you've demonstrated enough for the antcpu team to write you a genuine reference.
Unlocks at 55%
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Real internship
Top performers earn the Human in the Loop Internship — September to December, fully remote.
Top performers at 100%
See the full career path →

Not selected? You still win.

Every challenger who participates is invited into the antcpu Builders Network — a permanent community of contributors, learners, and future collaborators. This isn't a consolation prize. It's a long-term opportunity.

Discord Access Learning Tracks Beta Testing Volunteer Opportunities Community Events References Future Cohort Priority
Join the Challenge

Common questions.

If your question isn't here, ask in the community after you apply.

No. We care more about curiosity, consistency, and communication than prior experience. Newcomers are equally welcome — just show us what you want to build and complete the beginner-friendly Week 1 challenge.

The internship is unpaid, but it's not without value. You gain real portfolio work, public recognition, community membership, references, and priority consideration for future paid roles at antcpu.

The August challenge is designed for roughly 5 hours per week at your own pace. The internship itself (September–December) is also 5 hours per week, fully flexible and remote.

Yes. antcpu is a global program. There are no location requirements. All you need is an internet connection and the drive to show up.

Consistency matters, but life happens. Challengers who struggle in early weeks may have the opportunity to recycle into the program based on demonstrated effort and communication. Disappearing without a word is the only real disqualifier.

You're welcomed into the antcpu Builders Network — Discord access, learning tracks, beta testing opportunities, and priority consideration for future cohorts. The journey doesn't end on August 31.

Not only can you — you're encouraged to. The challenge is designed to evaluate how effectively you direct, refine, and apply AI. Using it well is a core skill we're looking for.

Applications open August 1. Register now and your dashboard unlocks automatically at midnight.