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PCCE-Drexel University (Dornsife Entrepreneurship)
 
 
 
*Applicant will need to provide Covid-19 vaccine documentation* Programs for West Philadelphia entrepreneurs and small business owners include B Smart, which leverages Drexel faculty’s and community partner organizations’ expertise to build small business capacity and provide access to capital; the Business Idea Group (BIG) [1] which meets monthly for business owners to network; business coaching to refine budding business concepts; and Quickbooks classes for entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelancers. Together, these programs form a continuum of services that reached 64 small business owners last year, 20 of whom participated in more than one program. The VISTA will help create/strengthen opportunities for low-income individuals to develop workforce knowledge and skills that will meet the needs of employers.
 
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Member Duties : In year 3, the VISTA will work to: build and expand on existing program partners’ participation while adding new partners; Support program administration (e.g., program application, coaching engagement platforms); Support the program evaluation including tracking outcomes; Support communications and outreach for all Beachell Family Learning Center programs; Support the relaunch of a portfolio of workforce and adult education programing. This selected Project Focus Area/Project Priority—Advancing Racial Equity & Support for Underserved Communities—will impact the community and fulfill anti-poverty goals by helping to develop campus-community efforts in this area and mutually beneficial partnerships between the campus and community organizations, and foster the VISTA as a professional/emerging leader in the fields of community development and civic engagement.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Training ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Campus Housing; campus facilities . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Business/Entrepreneur ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PCCE-Drexel University (Dornsife Entrepreneurship)
Program Start/End Date
06/20/2023  -   06/19/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA   Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2023  To  06/02/2023 
Contact Joanne Ferroni
3509 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia   PA   19104
7174258405
Danelle@pcce.org
Listing ID 101387

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