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*Goodwill VISTA* Career Pathways Program Development VISTA
 
 
 
Cooperative Middle School (CMS), located in Stratham, NH, is committed to continuous improvement and strategic planning with a focus on engaging all students in meaningful learning. Recognizing that early exposure to career pathways can positively shape student aspirations, CMS is developing a new after-school program in partnership with the Seacoast School of Technology. This initiative will provide middle school students with opportunities to explore fields such as construction technology, welding, health sciences, and veterinary sciences, helping students connect school engagement with long-term career success. Evidence shows that structured, early career exploration activities foster persistence and aspirations (Whiston et al., 2017; Lapan, 2004), develop valuable employability skills (Super, 1990; Solberg et al., 2012), and are correlated with greater economic mobility in adulthood (Carnevale et al., 2013; Symonds et al., 2011). The VISTA member will build organizational capacity by creating the systems, processes, and templates necessary for CMS to sustain and expand the program after the completion of service.
 
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Member Duties : The goal of this project is to design, implement, and document a replicable after-school career pathways program that increases student engagement, inspires hope for future opportunities, and contributes to breaking cycles of poverty through education and workforce readiness. The VISTA member will create all necessary program frameworks—including instructor recruitment processes, student registration systems, communication workflows, and evaluation templates—so that the program can continue annually without VISTA support. Following the VISTA’s service year, CMS staff will be able to operate the program using the systems and documentation left in place, ensuring continuity and growth.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Youth Development ,  Project Management ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Education ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*Goodwill VISTA* Career Pathways Program Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
10/25/2025  -   10/24/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Accepting Applications
From  08/28/2025  To  01/01/2026 
Contact Sol Carpenter
Goodwill NNE AmeriCorps
Portland   ME   04103
207-298-7016
sol.carpenter@goodwillnne.org
Listing ID 127423

       

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