Get connected, certified, and career-ready through our global community, digital credentials, and innovation curriculum.
Over 600+ Fellows Certified Last Year
The NIC Annual Membership is your first step into a global community of future-minded changemakers. As part of your membership, you’ll complete the Executive Certification in Innovation & AI—an immersive, hands-on experience where you’ll explore how exponential technologies like AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology are shaping the world. You’ll apply these insights to your own career path, learning how to think critically, act with impact, and lead with confidence in the age of innovation.
Alongside the certificate, you’ll gain exclusive access to NIC member benefits: verified digital credentials, virtual events, career-building resources, and our private directory of students, mentors, and employers (partners included below). It’s not just a membership—it’s your launchpad to the future.
The smartest way to future-proof your career—before you graduate.
Joining NIC gives you early access to powerful tools, credentials, and connections that set you apart in grad school applications, job interviews, and beyond.
Stand out on applications with a unique certificate and NIC digital badges.
Gain hands-on experience with innovation and AI tools used by today’s top employers.
Connect with mentors, recruiters, and peers across 50+ campuses.
Get a head start exploring real career challenges in your chosen field.
Experience NIC before committing to the full Honors Fellowship program.
“Including my NIC (formerly CGHS) credential on my resume made a huge difference during my grad school applications. Admissions asked about the Fellowship during interview and it gave me something unique to talk with real-world experience.”
“I joined the NIC membership just to test it out—and I’m glad I did. I found peers at other schools who shared my interests, and the Directory helped me find a mentor in my major. It’s an underrated resource.”
“Including my NIC (formerly CGHS) credential on my resume made a huge difference during my grad school applications. Admissions asked about the Fellowship during interview and it gave me something unique to talk with real-world experience.”
Yes—NIC is a legitimate, accredited organization. We are recognized for offering university-backed certificates and have partnerships with leading employers like Google, the U.S. State Department, and Goldman Sachs. We operate through 50+ university chapters and supported over 500 Fellows last year. Our Executive Certification includes verified digital credentials and optional credit-bearing transcripts.
NIC Membership gives you access to our community, innovation resources, and the Executive Certification in Innovation & AI Leadership. The Honors Fellowship takes it further—offering real employer projects, mentorship, and recognition at our national innovation summit.
Yes. Many students start with Membership to get a feel for the community and build early credentials, then apply to the Honors Fellowship when ready to take the next step.
Definitely. NIC experiences, credentials, and coaching are designed to help you stand out on applications and in interviews—whether you’re aiming for competitive internships or elite graduate programs.
Your NIC Membership is valid for one academic year and includes continued access to resources, events, and the NIC community.
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