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From: Rotarius, Nancy (DELEG) 
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 12:25 PM
To: Martell, Pam (DELEG)
Cc: Redmond, Rudy (DELEG); Melia, Patrick (DELEG)
Subject: Detroit Summer Literacy Project Job Opportunity

 

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Here is the information about summer associate VISTA positions, please
feel free to pass this along

 

Shared Youth Vision Partnership Literacy Project Summer Associates will
work with four Detroit Literacy Councils for 8-10 weeks (starting
between May and June). They will also work to build long term capacity
to continue to deliver high quality direct literacy services to adults
and youth. The Summer Associates will work in communities with a 22.2%
unemployment rate, 75% drop out rate and with a 39.5% female single
headed families in poverty (Michigan Economic and Workforce Indicators
Report 2009). The Summer Associates will provide education services
centered on basic literacy, GED preparation and employability skills.

The expected outputs and outcomes for the Shared Youth Visions
Partnership Literacy Project are as follows:

 

Output: Increase access to the basic literacy tutorial services
utilizing one to one and small group tutorial services, technology and
instruction for tutors and learners.

 

Outcomes: Increase the number of clients served by 25%-50%. 

 

The volunteers will perform a variety of program activities. In an
effort to serve the needs of those least literate in the community, the
Summer Associates will:

*	provide one to one tutoring in the areas of reading, writing,
math, GED prep and computer skills 
*	work with staff on professional development and study skill
workshops 
*	create lesson plans that include contextualized learning 
*	assist with training workshops 
*	create outreach materials, activities and events 

 

Stipend:  Summer Associates will receive a stipend of. $936 per month
and a choice of the following at the end of service

*	An Education Award of $1,132 from the National Service Trust
(changed from $1,000); OR 
*	A summer stipend accrued at the rate of $125/month (changed from
$100/month) 

 

Qualifications:  

*         18 years of age or older

*         Some College

*         Must be self-motivated, assertive, and be able to work
independently and with others

*         Must have a passion for literacy and working with youth and
adults in poverty

*         Cannot have another job while working as AmeriCorps VISTA

*         Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds

 

 

To apply go to www.americorps.gov <http://www.americorps.gov/>  then
submit your application for Shared Youth Vision Partnership 

 

For questions, please contact Nancy Rotarius at 517-373-6911 or
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Nancy Rotarius, Ed.S.

Educational Specialist

DELEG-Bureau of Workforce Transformation

Office of Adult Learning

201 N. Washington Square-3rd Floor

Lansing, MI 48913

Phone:  517-373-6911

Fax:  517-335-3630

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