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Emerge Education & Training Specialist (Emerge)
 
 
 
This position is part of the Emerge VISTA Program cohort, and will be serving at the Emerge headquarters in North Minneapolis. Emerge is an exciting pillar in the North Minneapolis community - one that practices what we preach. Our mission is to partner with people as they redefine themselves and create economic opportunities in our communities. We accomplish this mission by helping thousands of adults and youth access jobs, financial coaching, supportive housing, and other key services, along pathways to brighter futures. We are committed to creating better jobs, better lives, and better communities. Through our four locations, we serve people with a variety of barriers preventing them from reaching their economic stability goals. This position will be working in the Youth Employment Educational Program. Emerge can help clients find a training program that is right for them. We partner with area technical colleges to provide job-specific certification and licensing. Emerge also helps jobs seekers set and meet short and long term employment goals. If there are barriers preventing a client’s employment, we can help support them on the journey to overcoming those barriers. Ready to make a difference in the life of a young adult, then this is the opportunity for you! Come and join the team.
 
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Member Duties : As a part of Youth Employment Education Services (YEES) team, you will develop relationships with educational institutions that offer vocational training opportunities to help clients secure WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act) certified training credentials. You will develop partnerships with employers to create new internship and apprenticeship opportunities for young adults focused on specific industries leading to career pathways. You will work with staff to create a Young Adult Employer Advisor Council. Finally, you will create a Young Adult catalog that will focus on customized career pathways for those residing in North Minneapolis while partnering with employers to determine job retention strategies.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  health benefit ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Education ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Technology ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Public Safety . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Social Services ,  Counseling ,  Education ,  General Skills ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  Youth Development . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Emerge Education & Training Specialist (Emerge)

Program Start/End Date
07/30/2016  -   07/29/2017

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations MINNESOTA  

Languages
English
Somali

Accepting Applications
From  03/31/2016  To  06/17/2016 

Contact Renisha Gray
1101 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis   MN   55411
612-787-3770
grayr@emerge-mn.org
www.emerge-mn.org

Listing ID 60978


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