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College and Career Transitions - Fontana Adult School

Fontana Adult School is located in the City of Fontana, San Bernardino county. The city is located in what is called the Inland Empire, which covers aresa of San Bernardino and Riverside. Fontana has various parks, and recreational areas, and is uniquely located by 3 major freeways. It is a developing city in the Los Angeles basin. Fontana Adult School (FAS) is a Fontana Unified School District site primarily serving adult learners in the city of Fontana, however, adult learners from anywhere are welcome to attend. Our mission is empowerment of students for success in college, career, and life. We expect all students to achieve the following outcomes: Set goals, identify personal, educational and workforce goals. With guidance, develop and implement action plans to achieve their goals Interact collaboratively with diverse learning communities Achieve skills - obtain academic and technical skills required for post-secondary education, the workforce, and civic readiness. Be self-directed, critical thinkers Learn independently and interact collaboratively within complex learning communities Demonstrate and apply learning - apply acquired skills and knowledge Advance to post-secondary education, military service, or enter the workforce Act as responsible citizens by contributing to the well-being of the community Respect diverse views and backgrounds. VISTAs will help perform tasks that focus specifically in the following areas: Economic Opportunity -Serve as liaison between companies that are offering jobs in the local community and our students -Empower low-income students with information regarding the local job market Education -Recruit mentors to help students prepare for college -Organize field trips to local colleges and universities -Provide resources to students about job training, internships, externships Healthy Futures -Bring guest speakers to talk to students about healthy living -Help organize health fair

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Work on increasing student retention rate Set up & operate monthly workshops help to retain students Recruiting community volunteer to help retain students Help establish financial literacy workshops Help put together programs and means to help community build healthier money-spending habits Introduce career pathways Promote a healthy climate where students are supported at FAS Develop partnerships to help student overcoming obstacles that prevent them from attending school and graduating

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas : None

Skills : Team Work , Public Speaking , Education , Recruitment , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Communications , Community Organization , Writing/Editing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
College and Career Transitions - Fontana Adult School

Program Start/End Date
12/07/2020 - 12/06/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	CALIFORNIA Los Angeles/Orange County

Accepting Applications
From 09/21/2020 To 11/06/2020

Contact	Ruzanna Hernandez
10755 Oleander Ave
Fontana CA 92337
9093575490
hernrz@fusd.net
fusd.net/adultschool

Listing ID	99222


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