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Maker Fellow VISTA @ Cincinnati State Technical and Communit
 
 
 
The Makers + Mentors Network (MMN), a STEM initiative of Citizen Schools, is partnering with community colleges, nonprofits, school districts, and minority serving institutions to run the Maker Fellows program.This position is located in Cincinnati, OH, and is hosted by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.The Maker Fellow will support the Greater Cincinnati Area by focusing on expanding Cincinnati State’s K-12 Additive and Advanced Manufacturing programs to more high schools, primarily in Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) District, including by tapping GCSC’s large 3d Printers Club K-12 network, local Career Technical Preparatory High Schools, local recreation commissions and boys and girls clubs. These groups frequently serve under-served and low-income populations. The Maker Fellow will continue to build the partnerships to bring Cincinnati State faculty-led hands on STEM experiences to classrooms virtually and in person when allowed. Through these efforts, the Maker Fellow will work to develop clear pathway communications to encourage more students to earn college credits and certificates during high school and attract more students to Cincinnati State’s Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing programs. As a Maker Fellow, you will join a cohort of 26 AmeriCorps VISTA members placed at leading organizations across the country and participate in a year-long structured and collaborative learning pathway. Benefits include a living stipend of $14,960/year, a $400/month housing stipend, a Segal Education Award of $6,195 upon successful completion or end of year cash stipend of $1,800, healthcare coverage, and child care subsidy. Please visit https://makersandmentors.org/makerfellows to learn more about this unique opportunity.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : This program will connect K-12 students to maker-centered learning opportunities that help students build the academic and social emotional skills key to their success in school, postsecondary enrollment and workforce placement. Maker Fellows, through service in their local communities and participation in targeted professional development, will become life-long leaders and champions of maker-centered learning and mentorship for under-served students. Maker-centered learning provides a unique chance for students to explore the real world through designing, hacking, building, and experimenting, through the use of digital design and fabrication technologies and makerspaces.Fellows work in capacity building roles and support direct programming, such as developing and enhancing new maker-centered learning programming, partnering with school districts to redesign high school CTE pathways and supporting the development of local communities of practice for faculty and educators.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Housing ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Technology ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Youth Development ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Urban Planning ,  Team Work ,  Writing/Editing ,  Education ,  Fine Arts/Crafts . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Maker Fellow VISTA @ Cincinnati State Technical and Communit
Program Start/End Date
11/08/2021  -   11/07/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO   Cleveland/ Akron  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/24/2021  To  10/15/2021 
Contact Dawn Foye
One Beacon Street
Boston   MA   02108
6177633902
dawnfoye@citizenschools.org
makersandmentors.org
Listing ID 102508

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