Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an Ohio College and Career Guide AmeriCorps member and serve in student advising, mentoring, or adult learning, typically helping underserved Ohioans- first generation college-going, low-income, and minority – in getting the information and knowledge they need and deserve to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential. The College and Career Guides deliver programs and counseling on college and career exploration and financial education to 8th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on strategic and tactile postsecondary access and financial planning; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence and ongoing financial education with high school graduates. Develop advising, mentoring, interpersonal, and leadership skills. This position is a full-time commitment of 1,700 service hours to be completed in 11 months, starting in August 2024. College and Career Guides will receive a modest living allowance of $30,000 and an education award up to $7,395 upon completion of service. Additionally, existing qualified student loans are deferred during time of service and accrued interest may be eligible to be paid by the Corporation of National and Community Service. The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Host sites for the 2024-2025 Ohio College and Career Guides program are: Canton (Stark Education Partnership); Cleveland (College Now Greater Cleveland); Columbus (I Know I Can); and Oberlin (Ninde Scholars Program).
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Member Duties : Serving with I Know I Can, the College Guides positions include 2 service tracks: Columbus City Schools middle schools and high schools. Duties include utilizing an online college planning tool to develop and deliver classroom-based workshops to students in grades 9-10 and 6-8 (middle school track) as well as assist with activities focused on grades 11-12; Planning and promoting college & career advising services and programs for students/parents; Leading collaborative efforts with students, parents, counselors, principals, parent consultants, and community partners to ensure proper delivery of services; Assisting students with all aspects of their college search, admission, and financial aid process including ACT/SAT fee waivers, college application fee waivers, FAFSA and financial aid assistance, and grant processing; Entering data into IKIC’s PATH database to track progress and success of all activities.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas
Education .
Skills
Counseling , Communications , General Skills , Education , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Team Work .