The Blue-Collar-to-AI-Collar Pipeline
A welding apprentice earns $38K/yr. A Seed Academy Track 2 graduate — 12 weeks, $3,500 tuition — earns $55-75K/yr doing vibe coding for remote companies. From the same small town.
The Problem
Rural communities lose their best talent to cities. A rancher's daughter shouldn't have to move to Denver to earn a living wage.
The Solution
AI-native education that turns anyone into a productive knowledge worker in 4-16 weeks. No CS degree required. No relocation required.
The Campus
Physical learning space in Hot Springs, SD with satellite access at the 15-acre Grow Campus in Custer. Hands-on, in-person, community-driven.
The Pipeline
Graduates feed directly into BHC entities, remote work positions, and AI consulting roles. 65% job placement rate from day one.
How We Compare
We benchmark against the best. Gauntlet AI (Austen Allred) offers free 10-week bootcamps with 2% acceptance and $200K job placement. Our model: accessible, affordable, rural-first.
| Program | Duration | Cost | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional University | 4 years | $100K+ | Theory-heavy | Urban campuses |
| Gauntlet AI | 10 weeks | Free (2% acceptance) | General coding | Austin, TX |
| General Assembly | 12-24 weeks | $15,000+ | Web dev, UX, data | 20 urban campuses |
| Seed Academy | 4-16 weeks | $799-$5,500 | AI-native: vibe coding, agents | Black Hills, SD |
Learn Where You Live
Hot Springs, SD
Primary campus with dedicated classroom space, AI workstations, and collaboration areas. Walking distance from downtown.
Grow Campus, Custer, SD
15-acre satellite campus shared with other BHC entities. Hands-on environment with access to THE OP cafe, coworking space, and nature trails.