{"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":"2026-03-05T13:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:57:40","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>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>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>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>Attend Spring Summit: April 30 \u2013 May 1, 2026 in Austin, TX.<\/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 13, 2025<\/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>Zoom Meeting Link<\/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 12, 2025<\/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>Zoom Link on Day of Event<\/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 15, 2025<\/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>Zoom<\/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 14, 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>Zoom<\/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 18, 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>Zoom<\/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 9, 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>Zoom<\/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 9, 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>Zoom<\/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 30 - May 1, 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>Two-Day Summit<\/li>\n<li>In-Person at Austin Community College in Austin, TX<\/li>\n<li>Inaugural Summit<\/li>\n<li>April 30 @9am-5pm (breakfast and lunch included)<\/li>\n<li>May 1 @9am-1pm (breakfast and lunch included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Started<\/h3>\n<p>Explore your path today. By completing the interest form, you\u2019ll help us understand your interests, expertise, and goals as we chart the best path forward \u2014 from starting here to getting there, together.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Thank you for your interest in joining the AFM 2025\u20132026 cohort! While applications for this cycle are now closed, we\u2019re always eager to connect with prospective supporters and innovators. Share your interest with us today and be the first to hear when applications open for the AFM 2026\u20132027 cohort\u2014your next opportunity to join this dynamic community of changemakers.<\/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","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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