We train the next generation of civic technologists through fellowship and apprenticeship programs rooted in New York City’s communities. Our programs are built for people who want to use data, design, and technology in service of the public good.
Civic Innovation Fellowship
The Civic Innovation Fellowship trains university students — primarily from the City University of New York (CUNY) — to become civic leaders with data, design, and public interest technology skills. Fellows work on real projects for New York City communities, building competencies in GIS, open data, service design, and civic engagement.
The fellowship curriculum covers five areas: Professional Skills, Civic Engagement and NYC Governance, Open Data and Storytelling, Community Leadership, and Public Interest Data and AI.
Partners include the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, CUNY, and the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation, with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
Apprenticeship Program
Our apprenticeship program offers hands-on public interest technology experience for emerging practitioners. Apprentices work alongside BetaNYC staff on active projects — contributing to data analysis, tool development, community programs, and civic research.
Apprenticeships are designed for people building careers at the intersection of technology and public service, and for those who want to deepen their skills while contributing to the civic life of New York City.
Get in touch
Questions about the fellowship or apprenticeship? Reach us at cif@beta.nyc.