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Ohio College & Career Guides - Oberlin

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 or adult learning helping students and adults in getting the information and knowledge they need to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential. AmeriCorps members provide workshops and advising on college and career exploration to 6th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on postsecondary access and scholarship applications; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence, and college affordability coaching with high school graduates. This position is a full-time commitment of 1,700 service hours to be completed in 11 months, starting in August 2025. 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. The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Host sites for the 2025-2026 Ohio College and Career Guides program are: Stark County (College Now Greater Cleveland); Cleveland (College Now Greater Cleveland); Columbus (I Know I Can); Oberlin (Ninde Scholars Program), Toledo (Toledo Tomorrow), and Lorain (Urban League of Lorain County).

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Member Duties : The goal of our program is to ensure that all Ohioans receive the information needed to prepare, access, and complete a postsecondary credential. AmeriCorps members provide workshops and advising on college and career exploration to 6th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on postsecondary access and scholarship applications; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence, and college affordability coaching with high school graduates. Members will assist with early awareness activities for middle school Ninde Scholars, help plan summer enrichment programs for the Ninde Program, and assist students in their first and second year of college in nearby colleges.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

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

Service Areas :
Education .

Skills :
General Skills , Communications , Public Speaking , Youth Development , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Ohio College & Career Guides - Oberlin

Program Start/End Date
08/04/2025 - 06/30/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/26/2025 To 01/01/2026

Contact	Brittany Gordon
Bonner Center
Oberlin OH 44074
4407758910
bgordon@oberlin.edu

Listing ID	125821


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