PROGRAMS

Civics Unplugged Programs are designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.

Participants will join a global community of civic leaders, learn from leaders, and get hands on experience with new ideas and technologies that are changing the world. Graduates get access to funding, internships, and mentorship that turns education to action.

CURRENT PROGRAMS

CIVIC INNOVATION
ACADEMY

The Civic Innovation Academy is a one week, in-person experience designed to find + support the nation's top young changemakers.

You'll meet face-to-face with leaders, learn from CEOs and organizers at the forefront of change, and work with a team to build a project of your own.

📍 Georgetown University in Washington, DC
🗓 June 18th-24th, 2023
🎓 75 Fellows [APPLICATIONS CLOSED]

CIVIC INNOVATORS
FELLOWSHIP

The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.

You'll learn the skills of civic innovation, dive deep into case studies and solve-a-thons, and get matched with mentors, internships, and funding opportunities.

📍 Virtual
🗓 Feb - April 2023
🎓 350 Fellows [APPLICATIONS CLOSED]

CIVIC INNOVATION
ACADEMY

The Civic Innovation Academy will welcome the nation’s top young change makers for a week-long civic innovation experience in our nation’s capital.

Students will learn from experts, and meet with legislators and government representatives to research pressing issues and develop new solutions.

📍 In Person | Washington D.C.
🗓 June 18th - 24th
🎓 50 Fellows

CLIMATE INNOVATORS
FELLOWSHIP

The Climate Innovators Fellowship is an extremely in  depth exploration of the markets, technologies, and legislative policies that drive climate action.  

Students will leave with a wholistic understanding of the space, and an idea of what their career in climate innovation could be.

📍 Virtual
🗓 Feb - April 2023
🎓 30 Fellows  [APPLICATIONS CLOSED]

DIGITAL RIGHTS
FELLOWSHIP

The Digital Rights Academy is an 8 Week, intensive program that explores everything from the history of the internet and how algorithms work, to the future of consumer protection legislation and tech for good.

Students will leave with an understanding of the responsible technology space, tech legislation, and where they fit in the movement to build a better digital world.

📍 BLENDED
🗓 COMING SOON

BUILD OUR DIGITAL
FUTURE

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APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Applications for the Fall '22 Fellowship have closed.
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WHY CIVICS UNPLUGGED?

Civics Unplugged was built to be a youth empowerment ecosystem. Not only do we believe that young people have the power to rethink existing systems – we know they have the ability to understand and solve new problems our world faces.

From growing networks to providing funding, Civics Unplugged makes bets on the youth who will shape the future.

RETHINKING YOUTH 
EMPOWERMENT & CIVICS

Civics Unplugged is of program that gives you the ability to analyze problems, learn about new technologies and systems, and work directly to create solutions.

From leadership skills and mentorship, to deep dives on impact technology, Civics Unplugged prepares you to create new solutions to emerging societal issues.

A COMMUNITY OF 
CHANGEMAKERS

Our programs look for students ages 14-18 who have the potential to become great civic innovators. We don’t look at GPAs or academic achievement, but rather screen for civic-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit, and lived experience.

Whether you're looking to start your own thing, or join an existing initiative – you'll find your people at Civics Unplugged.

SUPPORT TO PURSUE
YOUR PASSIONS

Civics Unplugged is your sandbox. After graduating from our programs, the team here to give you the financial support and guidance to work on something you really love.

We cannot make change unless our brightest young minds (you) are doing work that fulfills them.

RETHINKING YOUTH 
EMPOWERMENT & CIVICS

Civics Unplugged is of program that gives you the ability to analyze problems, learn about new technologies and systems, and work directly to create solutions.

From leadership skills and mentorship, to deep dives on impact technology, Civics Unplugged prepares you to create new solutions to emerging societal issues.

A COMMUNITY OF 
CHANGEMAKERS

Our programs look for students ages 14-18 who have the potential to become great civic innovators. We don’t look at GPAs or academic achievement, but rather screen for civic-mindedness, entrepreneurial spirit, and lived experience.

Whether you're looking to start your own thing, or join an existing initiative – you'll find your people at Civics Unplugged.

SUPPORT TO PURSUE 
YOUR PASSIONS

Civics Unplugged is your sandbox. After graduating from our programs, the team here to give you the financial support and guidance to work on something you really love.

We cannot make change unless our brightest young minds (you) are doing work that fulfills them.

BECOME A FELLOW

Apply for our Spring 2023 Cohort
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APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Applications for the Fall '22 Fellowship have closed.
Enter your email to be notified when Spring '23 applications open.

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FEATURED
CASE BRIEFS

Case Briefs consist of an analysis of a vexing problem facing a particular sector of society. For example, a Fellow may examine how an increase in flooding on the Mississippi river has impacted commerce in the south and midwest, and propose solutions to mitigate the effects.

"Solving the Climate Crisis in Missouri" 

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"Solving the Climate Crisis in Missouri" 

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"Solving the Climate Crisis in Missouri" 

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"Solving the Climate Crisis in Missouri" 

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"Solving the Climate Crisis in Missouri" 

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