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* BMVP Summer - Pedal to Success - Billings Public Library
 
 
 
Billings Public Library is where our community connects and grows together, discovering the love of reading, the joy of learning, and the sharing of creative expression. The ability of children to read at grade level is the single strongest predictor of future academic and career success. Children who do not read at grade level by the end of third grade are 13 times more likely to drop out of school when compared to their grade-level reading peers. In Billings, the schools with the highest poverty rates have the lowest reading proficiency rates (2013 MontCAS) Nationally, 40% and 49% of fourth and eighth graders, respectively, who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals finished below Basic on the NAEP reading test. Engaging and outreaching to elementary and middle school students in experiential, enhanced learning environments are the keys to building interest in literacy success. Young learners greatly benefit from augmenting and enhancing educational experiences of low-income students by piquing their imagination through in-class and out-of-class educational experiences, which should assist in raising graduation rates in local schools. Improved access to literacy will give disadvantaged youth encouragement to embrace other educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts. Helping 15 children improve in academic performance through access to literacy ensures they can succeed in school, work and life.
 
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Member Duties : Improve access to library materials and STEAM activities will help disadvantaged youth embrace educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts, helping them increase academic performance! Prepare create engagement opportunities to implement the hands-on educational program. Implement a bicycle safety program for the individuals attending the educational events. Identify other organizations and not-for-profits to create partnerships and initiate collaborations in order to strengthen programs, increase visitation, and provide more opportunities to low-income children. Prepare an end-of-summer project report. Included should be the following; number of stops, number of attendees, programs, site locations, and participant feedback. Review project report with Library and Assistant Library Director.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Housing ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Counseling ,  Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
* BMVP Summer - Pedal to Success - Billings Public Library
Program Start/End Date
06/03/2019  -   08/11/2019
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/18/2019  To  05/24/2019 
Contact Christins Escamilla
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings   MT   59101
4066578286
escamillac@ci.billings.mt.us
www.cityofbillings.net/summer
Listing ID 79708

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