Ohio College & Career Guides - Oberlin

Ohio College & Career Guides - Oberlin

Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an Ohio College and Career Guide AmeriCorps member and serve in student advising, mentoring, or adult learning, typically helping underserved Ohioans- first generation college-going, low-income, and minority - in getting the information and knowledge they need and deserve to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential. The College and Career Guides deliver programs and counseling on college and career exploration and financial education to 8th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on strategic and tactile postsecondary access and financial planning; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence and ongoing financial education with high school graduates.

Develop advising, mentoring, interpersonal, and leadership skills. This position is a full-time commitment of 1,700 service hours to be completed in 11 months, starting in August 2024. College and Career Guides will receive a modest living allowance of $30,000 and an education award up to $7,395 upon completion of service.

Additionally, existing qualified student loans are deferred during time of service and accrued interest may be eligible to be paid by the Corporation of National and Community Service. The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Host sites for the 2024-2025 Ohio College and Career Guides program are: Canton (Stark Education Partnership); Cleveland (College Now Greater Cleveland); Columbus (I Know I Can); and Oberlin (Ninde Scholars Program). Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Serving with the Ninde Program in Oberlin, Ohio, the AmeriCorps College Guide position will serve middle and high school students, as well as recent Oberlin High School graduates. Specific Duties Include: Planning and implementing college and career advising services; Assisting students with all aspects of their college search and financial aid process, including ACT/ SAT preparation and registration, FAFSA and financial aid process, and college application completion; Helping to facilitate information sessions/programs for students and parents; Planning and chaperoning college visits, Identifying students who may be eligible for scholarships; help students in making postsecondary plans, assist with tutoring/mentoring related activities; plan summer enrichment programs, attend evening workshops, parent-teacher conferences, tutor lunches and other evening and weekend college/career related events.

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education .

Skills :

Youth Development , Counseling , Public Speaking , Team Work , Communications , General Skills , Education .