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High Rocks First2

The first two years of college are a challenge in STEM career pathways, particularly if your parents haven't gone to college or you are a rural or low-income student. The First2 Network is part of the National Science Foundation INCLUDES community, a National Science Foundation initiative to increase STEM innovation in our country. An AmeriCorps member placed in First2 would help to mentor first-generation, rural, and low-income students who are majoring in STEM, coordinate student activities, recruit students, and engage stakeholders around the state. While working directly with students, a First2 AmeriCorps members will also work with community members across the state to both better serve these students and to help improve systems and practices so that we better serve these students in West Virginia.

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Member Duties : An AmeriCorps member placed in First2 would help to mentor first-generation and other underrespented students who are majoring in STEM, coordinate student activities, recruit students, and engage stakeholders around the state. While working directly with students, a First2 AmeriCorps members will also work with community members across the state to both better serve these students and to help improve systems and practices so that we better serve these students in West Virginia. Year Round Student Team Leaders within the First2 Network play a crucial role in organizing, executing, and mentoring various onboarding, orientation, leadership activities, and community engagement. This position requires proactive individuals with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to support new students, institutional team members, and the broader STEM community

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

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

Service Areas :
Education .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , Teaching/Tutoring , Communications , Public Speaking , Leadership , Education , General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work , Recruitment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
High Rocks First2

Program Start/End Date
09/16/2024 - 08/31/2025

Work Schedule	Part Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	WEST VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 07/15/2024 To 08/31/2025

Contact	Janet Swift
195 Thompson Rd
Hillsboro WV 24946
3046534891
janet@highrocks.org
www.highrocks.org

Listing ID	93424


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