Claude Corps Application Sprint

Anthropic has just launched Claude Corps, a paid fellowship that brings early-career individuals into nonprofit organizations to leverage AI for solving real-world problems. Applications for the first cohort close on July 17. We are hosting a hands-on workshop to help you submit your strongest application, whether you are ready to apply now or need a project to reference first.What is Claude Corps?A 12-month, fully funded fellowship administered by Anthropic in collaboration with CodePath and Social Finance. Fellows will be placed full-time in a mission-driven nonprofit organization, earning a salary of $85,000 plus benefits, and will receive ongoing AI training throughout the year. It is designed as a career platform for individuals in the early stages of their professional lives.Who can apply:The application deadline for the first cohort ends on July 17 and begins in October 2026. Applications will remain open continuously for the cohorts in January 2027 and August 2027, so it is worth applying even if October seems too soon.What we will do togetherCome to what works best for you:Before this event, you must complete the free courses “AI Fluency” and “Claude 101” offered by Anthropic. A certificate of completion is required to apply for Claude Corps.Thank you to Accenture for hosting us!A note on affiliationThe Upskilling Labs are not affiliated with Claude Corps, Anthropic, CodePath, or Social Finance and do not represent the program or play a role in selection. We are hosting this session because we believe in the mission of the program and want to help our community put its best foot forward.About the Upskilling LabsReady to be a part of it? Join the community of hundreds of upskillers (and growing daily) today.The Upskilling Labs are an open, project-based learning community where you build real things with real people. Each quarter, we run a Build Cycle focused on an industry – participants form groups around real problems, collaboratively develop AI-powered solutions, and present what they've built. No qualifications required. Just come ready to learn alongside others.Support our work here – subscriptions, name tags, and venues add up, and every dollar helps. We are currently working to raise our first $18,000 to fund the operations of our founding chapter in DC by the end of the year.