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So. Nevada VISTA Program - Leaders In Training

Education Week’s Quality Counts Report ranked Nevada last in students’ opportunities for success. Regarding college access and success: • 15 out of 100 students in the state of Nevada will earn a Bachelor’s degree & • Nationally 8 percent of first-generation college students graduate with a degree. Attainment of higher education is the key-lever proven to end the cycle of poverty for families. Though Nevada ranks 49th in degree attainment, Leaders in Training is the only Las Vegas-based college access non-profit organization. Furthermore, our mission is to create future Nevada leaders and civically-minded human capital for our own community. By building awareness of college access and a brand for our relatively-new organization, developing fundraising campaigns and strategies, and ensuring we have internship partners, an AmeriCorps VISTA member’s time, effort and dedication would directly address Nevada’s community need to eradicate poverty through underrepresented students becoming the first in their family to earn a college degree.

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Member Duties : There are three main service activities for the VISTA Member: (1)In order for Leaders in Training to reach the dual goal of spreading awareness about college access and success and becoming a respected educational “brand” in southern Nevada the VISTA member would develop and manage external communication including, but not limited to, the following: website, social media, newsletter, marketing and promotional materials. (2)In order for Leaders in Training to scale and become a sustainable solution for Clark County School District students, the organization must diversify and increase funding sources. The VISTA member would create a development plan and strategies for the Executive Director to execute. (3)With the dual purpose of underserved students gaining invaluable work experience the VISTA member would develop and implement the Year 2 semester-long internship program.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : None

Service Areas : Children/Youth .

Skills : Leadership , Education , Youth Development , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
So. Nevada VISTA Program - Leaders In Training

Program Start/End Date
02/15/2015 - 02/14/2016

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEVADA

Accepting Applications
From 06/01/2014 To 01/01/2015

Contact	Chris Cappas
5830 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas NV 89103
702-892-2322
ChrisC@uwsn.org

Listing ID	56602


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