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Your VIA Experience
“What kind of a human being do you want to become?” – Dwight Clark, VIA Founder
Discover your leadership potential and start your social impact journey with VIA!
The Process
Step #1
Explore our programs
If you don’t find a program that aligns with your goals, contact us to learn about custom program options.
Step #2
Apply
to share your goals and discuss expectations with staff (no application fee or commitment required)
Step #3
Enroll
and embrace your learning journey, from prep and goal-setting to wrap-up and reflection
Step #4
Connect
with a global community of engaged social impact leaders
Program Models
VIA’s program models can be adapted to a diverse range of audiences, themes, and contexts, and can be implemented as standalone experiences or combined to create a more scaffolded learning framework.
Explorers
Intensive 7-14 day experiential learning courses for students and professionals to explore diverse perspectives, social issues, innovation, personal reflection, and goal-setting, in-person or online
Accelerators
Virtual 4-6-month project-based course for teams and organizations, providing training and support for team-building, need-finding, project design, and assessment planning
Fellowship
Dedicated multi-year project support for social impact organizations developing new programs or expanding capacity, provided by professional fellows posted at host institution
What makes the VIA experience unique?
The VIA experience is a journey in embracing duality – self and community, appreciation for tradition and innovation, empathy and action – to develop a more holistic mindset as a social impact leader. VIA’s programs empower individuals to gain practical skills through immersive learning and service while encouraging self-reflection and fostering personal connections across differences.