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GEN READY STEM Coalition
 
 
 
GEN Ready is a collaborative partnership among community partners that is helping inspire and prepare all Baton Rouge youth to succeed, lead and innovate in STEM fields and in any career path they chose. Led by the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System and representatives from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, the local higher education system, community organizations, employers and STEM institutions, GEN READY is dedicated to addressing STEM at all ages throughout their lives and in all places - in schools, out-of-school time, professional development, work-based learning, mentoring and volunteering, and events. With STEM mentoring as a solid anchor program, goals for GEN READY include: 1) Increase student interest, participation, and achievement in STEM. 2) Increase number of effective STEM educators and leaders in all settings. 3) Increase meaningful business and community engagement in STEM programming. and 4) Increase broad family and community support for STEM education as a priority for Baton Rouge region. To assist with our effort, VISTA members will continue legacy work of developing curriculum that integrates digital tools and computer science as well as recruiting and training mentors for high-quality STEM programming during school time and beyond. VISTAs will also assist in the development of marketing materials to promote STEM as a viable career pathway and a social media plan to promote the mentoring program. VISTAs will develop materials and programs that raise awareness of the value of STEM education throughout the community, especially for parents. Finally, VISTAs will assist in the development of professional development opportunities for volunteers and educators - focusing on expanding science content, engaging project-based teaching and valuable collaboration strategies to entice partnerships with local universities, scientific institutions and businesses.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : VISTAs will 1) Identify volunteer opportunities, recruit mentors, develop a training plan for mentors, provide ongoing support throughout the year to the mentors and create a recognition/best practice sharing opportunity for the end of the school year; 2) Develop curriculum for the mentoring or STEM-enrichment programming; 3) Develop the components of the volunteer program, from recruiting to evaluating; 4) Serve as liaisons between parents and the community and the schools/out-of-school-time to educate parents about STEM opportunities for their children 5) Develop marketing materials to promote STEM as a career pathway 6) Assist leader with a social media plan to promote the mentoring and informal STEM education.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Technology . 
 
Skills :
Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Communications ,  Youth Development ,  Public Speaking . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
GEN READY STEM Coalition
Program Start/End Date
05/01/2018  -   05/01/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations LOUISIANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/01/2018  To  06/30/2019 
Contact Kim Fossey
12000 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge   LA   70815
2252662747
kfossey@FoundationEBR.org
GENREADYLA.org
Listing ID 78283

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