On June 11, 2026 (US time), Anthropic announced Claude Corps, a fellowship program that places early-career talent at nonprofit organizations across the United States for one year. The program will teach 1,000 fellows how to use Claude effectively and pay them to support nonprofits' missions, backed by an initial commitment of 150 million USD (about 24 billion yen)[1].
Run in Partnership with Three Organizations to Spread AI's Benefits
Claude Corps is a nationwide program aimed at extending the benefits of AI-driven change to communities. Anthropic explains that the benefits of transformative AI could come at the cost of significant disruption, and that the companies building this technology have a responsibility to make sure the benefits are widely shared and to invest directly in the workers absorbing the change[1].
The program is structured as a partnership between three organizations. Anthropic will fund the program, lead its overall strategy, and provide Claude expertise. CodePath, America's largest provider of collegiate computer science education, will act as the fellows' official employer of record and lead programming during the fellowship. Social Finance, a nonprofit and registered investment adviser, will lead measurement and evaluation and build a longer-term financial vehicle to enable the program to scale[1].
Claude Corps was announced alongside Anthropic's policy framework for addressing AI's impact on work[1].
A Salary of $85,000 with Extensive Training and Support
Each fellowship lasts 12 months. At the start of the program, Anthropic and CodePath provide intensive training on using Claude in nonprofit settings. After placement, fellows receive 5 hours of ongoing training each week, with the remainder of their time dedicated to their host organization[1].
Fellows receive a full-time salary of 85,000 USD (about 13.6 million yen) and benefits, along with support from a CodePath mentor, office hours from Anthropic for technical questions, and an expansive Claude token budget[1].
At least 400 nonprofits will host fellows over the next 12 months. Host organizations span education, welfare, and the environment, including Braven, which helps lower-income students land strong first jobs; Code the Dream, which provides free coding education; REEF, a marine conservation nonprofit; the Montgomery County Food Bank in Texas; and Team Red, White & Blue, which supports veteran health and wellness[1].
Open to Applicants Regardless of Educational Background, with the First Cohort Starting in October 2026
Fellowship applications are already open, and the deadline for the first cohort of 100 fellows, which begins in October 2026, is July 17. Applications for the second cohort (starting January 2027) and third cohort (starting August 2027) are accepted on a rolling basis[1].
The only eligibility requirements are being over 18 with under two years of full-time work experience, regardless of educational background. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US, comfortable working with Claude, and willing to relocate if necessary (relocation support is available). Host organization applications are also open[1].
Anthropic plans to rigorously measure the program's outcomes and envisions scaling it far beyond 1,000 fellows. The company also plans to open-source some of the core technology and infrastructure behind the program so that others can build similar initiatives, and is considering replicating the model in countries outside the US[1].
※1 USD = 160 JPY (as of June 10, 2026)
Summary
Claude Corps stands out as the first large-scale attempt by an AI company to invest directly in workers entering a labor market being reshaped by AI. Its design balances benefits for fellows, who can build AI skills for a year on an $85,000 salary, with benefits for nonprofits that struggle to secure technical talent. How far the program scales beyond 1,000 fellows, along with its open-sourcing and international expansion plans, will be worth watching.
