{"id":280,"date":"2025-09-16T09:55:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/alliance-of-future-makers\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:11:23","slug":"fellows-track","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/alliance-of-future-makers\/fellows-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Alliance of Future Makers: Fellows Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alliance of Future Makers program is designed to help leaders, innovators, and changemakers build the skills and strategies needed to navigate uncertainty and shape what comes next. Through hands-on practice, collaborative learning, and expert guidance, participants move beyond theory into real-world application\u2014building future-ready solutions that drive impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a member of the Fellows Cohort, you\u2019ll focus on a clear set of learning objectives, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Establish a Shared Language:<\/strong> Develop a common framework for futures thinking and strategic foresight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horizon Scanning:<\/strong> Identify, analyze, and share emerging trends that will shape institutions and their ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scenario Development:<\/strong> Construct 2\u20133 plausible scenarios relevant to the future of education\/training and workforce systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Insight to Innovation:<\/strong> Translate trends and scenarios into actionable product or service concepts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revenue Innovation:<\/strong> Prototype and test new models for sustainable revenue generation in your industry\/sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutional Readiness:<\/strong> Assess and strengthen institutional capabilities for innovation and future-readiness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Foresight Practice:<\/strong> Expand and apply a diverse toolkit of foresight methods for navigating change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collective Action:<\/strong> Co-create shared projects and leverage the Alliance network to amplify impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Showcase &amp; Scale:<\/strong> Present prototypes, insights, and future-ready solutions to set the stage for the Spring in-person Innovation Hub gathering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect as a Fellow<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the Alliance of Future Makers as a Fellow means stepping into an immersive, practice-driven experience that blends learning, collaboration, and real-world application. You\u2019ll engage with peers and mentors, explore futures methods, and apply your insights to projects that matter\u2014all while building a credential that signals your commitment to innovation and foresight. Here\u2019s what you can expect:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend monthly sessions (80% attendance required).<\/li>\n<li>All meetings are approximately 3 hrs and are available in-person and virtually.<\/li>\n<li>Members will complete an innovation project to present at the Summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Schedule<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">October TBD 2026<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8:30 &#8211; 10:30 a.m<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rJLsbztf77pqzNsV7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rJLsbztf77pqzNsV7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Highland Campus<\/a>, Building 2000  \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Kickoff Meeting<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">November TBD 2026<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li>ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000 \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:45 a.m. and lunch provided at Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">December TBD 2026<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li>ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000 \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:45 a.m. and lunch provided at Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">January TBD 2027<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li>ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000 \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:45 a.m. and lunch provided at Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">February TBD 2027<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li>ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000 \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:45 a.m. and lunch provided at Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">March TBD 2027<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li>ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000 \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:45 a.m. and lunch provided at Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">April TBD 2027<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<li>ACC Highland Campus, Building 2000 \u2014 Make It Center<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast provided at 8:45 a.m. and lunch provided at Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">April\/May 2027<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Details<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two-Day Summit<\/li>\n<li>In-Person at Austin Community College in Austin, TX<\/li>\n<li>April\/May 2028<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Started<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore your path today. By completing the application, you&#8217;ll help us understand your interests, expertise, and goals as we chart the best path forward: from starting here to getting there, together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of <strong>August 14, 2026<\/strong> for the 2026\u20132027 cohort.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your application should include the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letter of Commitment from you, affirming your commitment to the meeting schedule and full participation in the AFM experience<\/li>\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n<li>Support letter from your supervisor, supporting your commitment to participate in AFM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Thank you for your interest in joining the AFM 2026\u20132027 cohort! <\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/MZEazaEgCgn5XHnP6\">Apply for the Fellows Track<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alliance of Future Makers program is designed to help leaders, innovators, and changemakers build the skills and strategies needed to navigate uncertainty and shape what comes next. 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