Civics Unplugged Programs are designed for high school aged leaders who are passionate about solving community issues and want to channel their passion into innovative action. All Programs are tuition free.
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, paid opportunities, and mentorship that turns education to action.
The Academy gives you the opportunity to attend workshops led by members of Congress and CEOs, and work alongside top officials at the departments of State, Treasury, Education, and Transportation. No other program puts you in the room with the people impacting policy at such a high level.
75 Fellows
In Person
Program Dates: June 22-29, 2024
APPLICATIONS CLOSED!
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who are passionate about solving community issues and want to channel their passion into innovative action. You'll learn the 5 skills of a civic innovator, dive deep into case studies and solvathons, and get matched with mentors, internships, and funding opportunities.
350 fellows
Virtual
Program Dates: September 15-November 18
Application Deadline: September 1st, 2024
The Digital Citizen Fellowship is a 10 week educational program for high school students interested in data, AI, algorithms, social media, and the digital world. During the program, you’ll learn about everything from the history of the internet and machine learning to how new technologies can strengthen our democracy.
100 Fellows
Virtual
Program Dates: February - April
APPLICATIONS CLOSED!
Travel to Austin, TX to attend workshops led by experts in housing, transportation, energy, jobs, and public infrastructure who are solving challenges in one of the country's fastest growing cities.
30 Fellows
Program Dates: November 16-19 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSED!
The Academy gives you the opportunity to attend workshops led by members of Congress and CEOs, work alongside leading researchers and private companies, and explore the civic innovation happening in Los Angeles.
50 Fellows
In Person at UCLA
Program Dates: Aug 11-17, 2024
APPLICATIONS CLOSED!
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 are dedicated to helping them find purpose by creating new solutions for issues their communities face.
Civics Unplugged is intergenerationally led. Alumni vote to allocate funding to youth-led civic initiatives projects, share resources, and even direct the future of Civics Unplugged.