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WISE Ecosystem

Women in Immersive Storytelling & Emerging Technologies

A cross-organization partnership initiative building a women-first pipeline that combines immersive storytelling, applied technology training, and direct employer pathways—delivered through university-governed research and partner-led programs.

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Research-first workforce pipeline
Partner-led program delivery
Governance-ready execution model
THE CHALLENGE

The Current State

Systemic gaps prevent women from accessing and advancing in emerging technology careers.

01

Fragmented Pathways

Women's advancement in emerging tech lacks coordinated pipelines that connect training to real opportunities.

02

Disconnected Training

Current programs often fail to connect participants with employers who value immersive and creative tech skills.

03

Networks Without Systems

Professional networks exist but lack the infrastructure to systematically create workforce outcomes.

04

Collaboration Gaps

Partners need structured frameworks for cross-organizational collaboration and measurable impact.

THE ECOSYSTEM

The WISE Ecosystem

A structured approach connecting narrative, learning, and opportunity into workforce outcomes.

WISE translates the CREATE Academy research architecture into a living ecosystem that moves women from storytelling to credentialed skills to career pathways.

Narrative Layer

Women participants research, produce, and share micro-documentaries and immersive stories as research artifacts—capturing experiences while building portfolios.

Learning Pathways

Stackable micro-credentials in XR, AI production, and immersive storytelling—validated by industry and delivered through university labs.

Opportunity Layer

Mentorship circles, employer engagement sessions, and showcases connect credentialed participants directly to internships and placements.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Who WISE Serves

Building pathways for participants, infrastructure for partners, and capacity for communities.

Participants

Women entering, re-entering, or pivoting into emerging technology careers through structured learning and mentorship.

Partners

Universities, research labs, employers, and foundations seeking structured collaboration and workforce outcomes.

Communities

Regions and institutions building local ecosystem capacity for immersive tech workforce development.

OUTCOMES & IMPACT

What Success Looks Like

Measurable outcomes aligned to workforce and research goals.

500+
Participants onboarded
Women entering the ecosystem
200+
Mentorship matches
Active advisor relationships
100+
Paid placements
Internships and positions
40+
Employer partners
Organizations engaged
25+
Research outputs
Published findings and insights
85%
Completion rate
Program retention success
PROGRAM MODEL

How It Works

A phased approach from partner onboarding to scaled impact.

Partner Onboarding

Formalize collaboration frameworks, align on research goals, and establish governance structures with university and employer partners.

Participant Recruitment

Identify and onboard women participants through partner networks, community organizations, and targeted outreach campaigns.

Narrative & Learning

Participants engage in immersive storytelling projects while completing stackable micro-credentials in XR, AI, and emerging technologies.

Mentorship & Connection

Structured mentorship circles and employer engagement sessions connect participants to advisors, networks, and opportunity pathways.

Placement & Impact

Showcases, internships, and direct placements translate learning into workforce outcomes while generating research insights.

PARTNER ROLES

Partner Roles

Clear contributions and benefits for each partner type.

Funding Partners

What You Provide

  • Capital for operations and scaling
  • Strategic alignment on outcomes
  • Multi-year commitment stability

What You Receive

  • Quarterly impact reporting
  • Governance participation
  • Mission-aligned visibility

Employer Partners

What You Provide

  • Internship and placement commitments
  • Industry validation sessions
  • Mentorship participation

What You Receive

  • Pre-credentialed talent pipeline
  • Direct cohort access
  • Workforce development credit

University Partners

What You Provide

  • Lab access and faculty oversight
  • Academic credentialing pathways
  • Student research integration

What You Receive

  • Research outputs and publications
  • Applied learning programs
  • Cross-institutional collaboration

Community Partners

What You Provide

  • Regional participant recruitment
  • Local ecosystem relationships
  • Implementation capacity

What You Receive

  • Workforce development access
  • Replication frameworks
  • Community impact visibility
GOVERNANCE

Built for Real-World Delivery

Governance and execution structures designed for accountability.

CREATE Integration

WISE operates within the CREATE Academy governance framework, ensuring alignment with university research standards and partner expectations.

Defined Workstreams

Clear workstream ownership across narrative, learning, and opportunity layers, with dedicated leads and measurable milestones.

Phased Rollout

Structured phases from partner onboarding through scaled impact, with defined gates and decision points at each stage.

Reporting Cadence

Regular reporting cycles align with partner needs—quarterly impact reports, annual research outputs, and continuous participant tracking.

TIMELINE

Near-Term Timeline

Phased execution aligned to partnership development.

Now

Founding Partners & Commitments

Secure founding partner commitments, establish governance structures, and finalize program frameworks with initial university and employer partners.

Phase 1

Pilot Cohort & Partner Activation

Launch first participant cohort, activate mentorship networks, and begin credentialing pathways with validated learning outcomes and initial placements.

Phase 2

Regional Scaling

Expand to additional regions, scale partner networks, and establish replication frameworks for sustainable ecosystem growth.

COALITION PARTNERS

Partner Ecosystem

In Formation

WISE operates within the CREATE Academy partnership structure.

CREATE AcademyResearch & Governance Framework
CSUSBAcademic Oversight
CureX Asset GroupProgram Director & CSUSB Liaison
CureX DigitalDigital Platform & UX Architecture Partner
Titan Mind StudiosImmersive Production Arm
Industry PartnersEmployer & Validation
Foundation PartnersFunding & Strategic Support