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Destined for Greatness – Digital Learning Lab (LitMN)
 
 
 
The purpose of Destined for Greatness is to empower and motivate at-risk youth ages 11 to 21 years old. Our mission is to show these youth that no matter what their downfalls have been, there is always a way to rise up above. The DFG Mentoring Program provides tools to help young people truly become Destined for Greatness! We educate, encourage, and empower individuals to do things that once may have seemed impossible to achieve. The project goal is to build strong leaders and future professionals. We must stop the streets and crime from taking our future generations and turning them into mere statistics. Our topics include, but are not limited to: hygiene, self-esteem, education, digital literacy, and job readiness. Our DFG Digital Literacy learning lab is a curated space for all community members to come learn new skills, gain digital access and become tech savvy. We are the Detroit home base for all individuals and families in need of essential services. Our Literacy Leader will have a healthy and thriving environment to be a part of and gain professional development skillsets. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to the history being made throughout the world.
 
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Member Duties : Since the pandemic, technology has taught us that digital literacy is a must-have skill to thrive. The goal of this project is to use a survey/research approach and pre- & post-test observations to assist underserved residents in of City of Detroit exit the digital divide. The member duties are: evaluating the effectiveness of the DFG tech hub & digital literacy courses for youth & adult participants, developing long-term relationships with our sponsors & digital literacy partners, developing & implementing digital literacy training for adult learners, improving the database, establishing research measures, & tracking program goals & outcomes. Our office is open daily; however, this opportunity can be done teleserving with a weekly check-in & AT LEAST 1 day a week in person. An earlier start date can be arranged. *Position is part of Literacy Leadership program of Literacy Minnesota (LitMN). LitMN fosters an organizational culture welcoming/inclusive to all. More at literacymn.org
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  One-time food & housing funds ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Veterans ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Public Safety ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Technology ,  Health ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Veterans ,  Computers/Technology ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Youth Development ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Destined for Greatness – Digital Learning Lab (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
07/28/2025  -   07/27/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Less than High school
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Accepting Applications
From  02/21/2025  To  06/25/2025 
Contact Shadora Ford
5555 Conner St
Detroit   MI   48213
313-414-3680
dfgmentoring@yahoo.com
www.dfgdetroit.com
Listing ID 117897

       

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