Description
Come serve with Navarro College’s Adult Education and Literacy Program, located in Corsicana, TX. Navarro College’s Adult education and literacy programs are funded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and provide English language, math, reading, and writing instruction to help students acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce, earn a high school equivalency, or enter college or career training. The Adult Education Program strives to inspire and enable all adults, especially those from disadvantaged communities, to build a foundation for continued learning in order to realize their full potential as productive and responsible members of society.
Member Duties : Texas Adult Education and Literacy Capacity Building VISTA will build organizational capacity to fight poverty by increasing local capacity to serve eligible individuals in federal adult education and literacy (AEL) programs. AmeriCorps VISTA members will be responsible for building enrollment in AEL programs through increased capacity and strategic partnerships, developing marketing materials, participating in outreach and recruitment events to build program capacity as well as support student retention, retention research and retention strategies. This program serves individuals who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or are unable to speak, read, or write the English language.
Come serve with Navarro College’s Adult Education and Literacy Program, located in Corsicana, TX. Navarro College’s Adult education and literacy programs are funded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and provide English language, math, reading, and writing instruction to help students acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce, earn a high school equivalency, or enter college or career training. The Adult Education Program strives to inspire and enable all adults, especially those from disadvantaged communities, to build a foundation for continued learning in order to realize their full potential as productive and responsible members of society.
Member Duties : Texas Adult Education and Literacy Capacity Building VISTA will build organizational capacity to fight poverty by increasing local capacity to serve eligible individuals in federal adult education and literacy (AEL) programs. AmeriCorps VISTA members will be responsible for building enrollment in AEL programs through increased capacity and strategic partnerships, developing marketing materials, participating in outreach and recruitment events to build program capacity as well as support student retention, retention research and retention strategies. This program serves individuals who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society; do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have not achieved an equivalent level of education; or are unable to speak, read, or write the English language.
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Living Allowance
$1026
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$1026 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance
Additional Benefits
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time
Subject to criminal background check