CondéFuture is a program that seeks to inspire and nurture future generations of creative talent globally, with hands-on training and skills focussed education. This project began as an NYC-based pilot in 2021, targeting students from communities historically underrepresented in media through a weekly, two-year long skill focussed enrichment and mentorship program led by Condé’s best. CondéFuture hopes to strengthen local community engagement efforts through these meaningful volunteer opportunities for Condé Nast employees, who will have the opportunity to connect with, teach and mentor students as they complete highly creative capstone projects.
Through interactions with industry professionals from brands like Vogue, Allure, Teen Vogue, GQ, and more, students explore their passions in photography, video, social media, fashion, digital design, and beyond. Highlights STUDENTS HAVE CONNECTED WITH OVER 200 CONDÉ NAST STAFF VOLUNTEERS ACROSS ALL BRANDS AND TEAMS 176 STUDENTS HAVE JOINED THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS LAUNCH FAQ What can I expect on the program? Gain professional skills and presentation skills Explore potential career paths in a professional environment Build a digital media portfolio and gain technical production training Learn through experiential hands-on workshops with industry leaders Access to extended resources from Educational Alliance How can I join the program?
The next CondéFuture cohort, class of 2029, launches in fall 2027. Applications will open in the spring and be available on our website. The program is open to rising public high school juniors (entering 10th grade in September 2026) with an interest in arts, media, design or journalism in the New York City area.
Will students be paid for participating Participants who maintain high attendance and participation will receive a stipend each year of the two year program. Do students have to commit to the full two years? All participating students must commit to the full two years.
Students must maintain an 85% attendance rate in order to qualify for the full stipend. When and where will the program take place? The program participants will meet weekly on Wednesdays from October to the end of June each year, primarily at the Condé Nast offices at One World Trade Center.
There will also be summer opportunities and projects between year one and two. What will the time commitment look like? Students should plan to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week on CondéFuture related meetings, opportunities, or project completion. 2-3 hours are spent in person on Wednesdays at the Condé Nast offices, and the other 3-5 hours is independent/group work time that is scheduled by students outside of program time.
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