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2020 – DCAN #1: School Outreach – Pathways to Employment
 
 
 
Students in Detroit are in dire need of assistance. Over 55% live in poverty and the unemployment rate in Detroit is nearly three times higher than in neighboring counties. The Detroit College Access Network (DCAN) fights this systemic poverty by providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to apply for and attend post-secondary institutions. Armed with an advanced education, these students are able to escape the cycle of poverty. As a VISTA serving with DCAN you will help expand its outreach efforts into Detroit schools through various events and initiatives. You will plan and execute the Detroit College Day event to excite high school juniors and seniors and inspire a college-going culture in the city of Detroit. Last year 15 high schools and over 850 students attended! You will also assist schools in implementing FAFSA Completion, College Month, and Decision Day events to get their students prepared for college. The support you provide schools will in turn allow them to support their students to post-secondary attainment and a brighter future.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : • Provide training and capacity-building to support schools for FAFSA Completion, College Month, and Decision Day events. • Explore and create counselor and family college knowledge resources. • Apply for a grant to support DCAN's mission. • Expand DCAN's social media efforts.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Housing ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2020 – DCAN #1: School Outreach – Pathways to Employment
Program Start/End Date
08/17/2020  -   08/16/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MICHIGAN   Detroit/Ann Arbor/Flint  
Accepting Applications
From  05/18/2020  To  08/14/2020 
Contact Meridith Murley
1 Woodward Ave
Detroit   MI   48226
(517)492-2409
mmurley@mnaonline.org
Listing ID 96289

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