ARAN Serves Multiple Purposes
Overview
The AI Ready Alumni Network (ARAN) is the official alumni community of the AI Readiness Institute. ARAN brings together former CAST members, AI Navigators, and youth leaders who have aged out of the 12–25 programming but want to remain part of the mission, stay informed about emerging AI risks, and contribute to the future of digital safety. ARAN is where your CAST and Navigator journey continues—stronger, deeper, and more connected than ever.
What Is ARAN?
ARAN is a national alumni network for young adults who have participated in:
- CAST Affiliates
- CAST Chapters
- CAST Centers of Excellence
- AI Navigator Certification
- Innovation Lab youth programs
It serves as a bridge between your youth leadership experience and your next chapter as an adult mentor, advocate, or supporter of AI readiness work. ARAN members are the heartbeat of ARI’s long-term mission: a growing community of young adults who remain engaged, informed, and committed to protecting their communities in the age of artificial intelligence.
Why ARAN Exists
When CAST members and AI Navigators “age out,” they don’t lose their passion, skills, or desire to lead—they simply evolve.
ARAN ensures that leadership doesn’t stop at 25.
ARAN exists to:
- Keep alumni connected to the mission
- Provide new learning opportunities and professional development
- Share the latest ASAC intelligence and AI safety updates
- Support CAST chapters with mentorship
- Engage alumni in national campaigns and events
- Build a network of ethically minded, community-focused young professionals
Your experience doesn’t end—it expands.