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Be FutureWISE with Teach the Futures Summer Program: Empowering Tomorrow's Change-Makers

Writer: Lisa GiulianiLisa Giuliani

15 spots left! Space is Limited 


Introducing the FutureWISE Summer Institute by Teach the Future

Is your student passionate about making a difference? Do they have ideas they want to bring to life? The FutureWISE Summer Institute is their opportunity to transform their vision into reality while developing essential leadership and futures thinking skills.

A Launch Pad for Youth-Led Change-Making Projects


Why Join?

This program is perfect for motivated young people (ages 12-17) who:

  • Have ideas they want to turn into reality

  • Are passionate about making positive change

  • Want to develop leadership skills

  • Are ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into project work


Program Details

  • Format: 6-week online skills-building course

  • Dates: End of June – first week of August

  • Session Options:

    • Morning Session: 7:00 a.m. PST (GMT/UTC -8)

    • Evening Session: 7:00 p.m. PST (GMT/UTC -8)

  • Schedule: Weekly sessions on Tuesdays, starting June 25, 2025

  • Recognition: Certificate of Completion awarded


The FutureWISE Journey: Four Dynamic Phases

In this intensive summer experience, students journey through four dynamic phases that will equip them with the tools, mindset, and skills needed to launch their own impact project:

1. Introduction to Futures Literacy

Learn how to move from change to action by understanding trends, exploring possibilities, and developing strategies for impact.

2. Understanding the Present

Learn to gather insights, analyze trends, and develop informed perspectives on emerging challenges.

3. Exploring Future Scenarios

Learn to use futures thinking tools to strengthen project ideas and identify how different factors can influence the future.

4. Taking Action

Develop leadership skills to build vision and create actionable plans, build networks, and bring ideas to life.

What Youth Will Gain

  • An established global network of fellow change-makers

  • Confidence in their ability to lead meaningful community-oriented initiatives

  • A proven blueprint for creating actionable projects:

    • Use social change principles to turn initial ideas into community-focused initiatives

    • Apply systems thinking to map project interconnections and effects

    • Develop leadership skills and inspire others with their vision

    • Explore current context within their topic area

    • Evaluate likely outcomes of their current project plan

    • Imagine different possible directions beyond the obvious path

    • Create strategic plans aligning resources, timelines, and goals

    • Take concrete action while tracking progress and adapting based on learning


Use discount code: WFDYV25 or SXSWEDU25 for $50 off registration 

Limited spots available - secure your place in this exclusive opportunity!



FutureWISE Summer Institute is dedicated to empowering young people with the tools they need to shape a better tomorrow.




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