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38 people are interested
District of Columbia Public Schools College & Career Programs: Volunteer Career Coach
ORGANIZATION: District of Columbia Public Schools
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38 people are interested
The volunteer Career Coach is responsible for supporting high school seniors during their pursuit of alternative post-secondary pathways. This includes but is not limited to: full-time employment opportunities, the military, apprenticeship programs and service organizations. Our goal is to match volunteers and students as closely as possible based upon a number of factors including the students’ expressed career interest and the volunteer’s career field of expertise. Each Career Coach will receive a DCPS point of contact to assist in facilitating the career coach/ student relationship, resources and curriculum in order to fully support students.
Provide continuous motivation & support to assigned student(s).
Meet with students (where?) in large group and one on one settings two times per month to administer the DCPS "Tenacity" Employability Skills Curriculum. Lesson topics include:
First Impressions
Professional Attire
Code Switching
Positive Attitude
Resume Writing
Work with student to generate short term, intermediate and long term goals, help students to identify areas of need and to further develop career interests
Assist students with relevant test preparation such as the ASVAB military exam or the CASAS exam which assesses students’ basic math and literacy skills.
Identify entry-level employment opportunities in your field for students to apply to. Assist student with the application process.
Communicate any major issues or area of concern to school staff.
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About District of Columbia Public Schools
Location:
1200 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002, US
Mission Statement
To ensure that every DCPS school provides a world-class education that prepares ALL of our students, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in college, career and life.
Description
We are nearly 49,000 students committed to graduating from high school, prepared for college and work.
We are more than 4,000 teachers who hold high expectations for every student.
We are 109 principals building positive school communities focused on academic achievement.
We are more than 2,900 classroom aides, social workers, counselors, custodians and other support staff providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for our students.
We are countless family and community members encouraging our children and demanding a high-quality education for them.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1200 first street NEWashington, DC 20002
DATE POSTED
December 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Youth Services
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Bi-weekly, in person coaching sessions.
- Weekly check-in (via email/ telephone)