Real Work. Real Learning. Community Impact.

Nonprofits lose nearly half their volunteers every year. Apprentices who could help them can't find real experience. Senior practitioners want to mentor but lack the structure. Common Fabric connects all three.

12+

CBO Partners (pipeline)

45+

Apprentice Cohort Target

8

Senior Practitioners

2,400+

Service Hours — Target Y1

THE ACADEMY — COURSES

Become an AI Product Builder

Our current course. Design, build, and ship a real AI product in 6+2 weeks, grounded in a real CBO need — two build sprints, a Principal Review, and a live launch.

6+2 Weeks

Prep · Two sprints · Launch

3 hrs/week Class

Concept · Workshop · Cohort session

PVA Credential

Awarded on product launch

Sprint 1

M-Shape

Sprint 2

T-Shape

Launch

X-Shape

$450 standalone · included at no cost for apprentices.

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Who we serve

Common Fabric connects Apprenctices with Community Orgaizations to do meaningful AI augmentation work under the guidance of Senior Practitioners

Community Organizations

Professional-grade digital products at rates that respect nonprofit budgets. Access a full product team — product, design, and engineering — backed by senior oversight.

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Apprentices

Real client work, senior mentorship, and portable credentials that prove what you can do. Build your proof cases while contributing to your local community.

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Senior Practitioners

A studio model with purpose. Mentor teams building for community clients. Build the next generation. Shape products that matter.

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Get involved

Three paths. Choose yours.

Start a Project

For Community Organizations

Bring your digital challenge. Get professional-grade help at rates that respect nonprofit budgets.

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Apply to the Academy

For Apprentices

Real client work, senior mentorship, and Prova credentials. Applications open quarterly.

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Lead a Practice

For Senior Practitioners

Run your own studio within the Common Fabric framework. Mentor the next generation. Build for community.

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