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The Rithm Project
… and others joining as the Fellowship takes shape.
Ten young people, ages 14–22, will spend four months shaping the next generation of school in the age of AI — and getting clearer on their own horizon. It’s paid.
Horizon Academies is bringing together 10 young people from across Nashville for a unique fellowship experience. Fellows will help co-design the next generation of school in the age of AI while also clarifying their own personal horizon — the future, aspiration, or direction they want to pursue.
We are looking for young people from different schools, backgrounds, and experiences. Selection will focus primarily on how you embody — or intend to embody — the Horizon Profile of a Graduate.
Grounded in a deep sense of self, clear values, and a compelling life story — navigates the world with purpose, agency, and joy.
Fluent in human difference — builds trust, listens deeply, and practices meaningful dialogue across lines of identity, belief, and background.
Commands a rigorous foundation of knowledge and skill — reads with depth, reasons quantitatively, and thinks across disciplines.
Imagines and builds things that don't yet exist — uses technology as a creative tool while leading with human wisdom and judgment.
Translates competency into impact — solves real problems, produces meaningful work, and moves others toward something better.
Graduates with a verified next step already in motion — credentials, experience, direction, and the resilience for what comes next.
… and others joining as the Fellowship takes shape.
Email Ben Schumacher, Founder & CEO of Horizon Academies. He'll schedule a 30-minute Zoom conversation to explore your interest and participation.
Email Ben to be considered