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11 Tips To Not Be Awkward at a Career Fair
Attending a career fair can be a really awkward experience. We get it. So before attending our AmeriCorps VISTA Career Fair on Thursday, October 25th, read these tips on how to prepare so it’s a productive and not-so-awkward experience.
New Toolkit Highlights How Governors Are Using Service Years To Meet State Needs
At the National Governors Association winter meeting, General Stanley McChrystal presented an exciting new resource on behalf of America’s Service Commissions, Service Year Alliance, and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The theme: expanding service in states!
The Expanding Service Years in States Toolkit highlights ways in which governors, state legislators, and other elected officials can embrace service years as a strategy to address the needs of their communities.
U.S. Mayors Endorse Employers of National Service Initiative
Unanimous Resolution from U.S. Conference of Mayors encourages city leaders to open job opportunities to AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni
Help Celebrate AmeriCorps Week and Peace Corps Week
Join us this Friday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. for a conversation with Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service and Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Director of the Peace Corps. Wendy and Carrie will reflect on the ways national service, like AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, creates opportunity and builds skills for the future. The conversation will be moderated by Megan O’Neil, news editor for the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
REGISTER to join the conversation!
TWEET your questions with #ServiceEmployers to @ByMeganONeil, @WendyCNCS, and @PeaceCorpsDir.
VISTA 50: Coming Home to Make a Career in Service
By Benjamin Stoltenberg
AmeriCorps VISTA alum shares story of an unexpected opportunity that fueled his passion for helping others
Scenes from the National Service News Announcements in NYC
Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Wendy Spencer joined New York City officials and more than 100 civic leaders for a summit announcing the launch of Expanding NYC Service Years and the city becoming the largest U.S. municipality to join Employers of National Service. Read more about the big announcements below.
Read the press release detailing today’s New York City national service announcements
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Go West, Alums! Montana is now an Employer of National Service
Gov. Steve Bullock announced today that Montana is the first state in the west, and the second in the nation, to become an Employer of National Service. As an Employer of National Service, the State of Montana is taking steps to encourage AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni to apply for careers with Montana state government.
“AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni in Montana have an invaluable work ethic and transferable skills to communities throughout the state, all while embodying the commitment to help their neighbors in need,” said Gov. Bullock. “I am proud that the state is taking steps to keep these dedicated Montanans in Montana, so that we can engage an energetic workforce and build a more effective government.”
Read the press release to learn more
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Expanding Opportunity Through Partnerships
By Wendy Spencer
Public-private connections create avenues to serve, open doors to employment
Why Letting Girls Learn Matters
View More“Educating girls is essential to healthy and thriving communities.Yet 62 million girls around the world are not in school.”
Virginia is Ready to Put National Service to Work
There were smiles all around as Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that the Old Dominion would be the first state to become an Employer of National Service. Here are some scenes from the big event in Richmond.
View MoreVirginia is First State to Join Employers of National Service
By Wendy Spencer
Initiative raises profile of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps alumni during hiring process
Philadelphia Joins Employers of National Service
Employers of National Service: Expanding Economic Opportunity
By Wendy Spencer
Initiative will expand career pathways for AmeriCorps, Peace Corps alumni
What Did Peace Corps Volunteers Learn During Service?
View MoreWe asked returned Volunteers how their service prepared them for their careers today. From interpersonal skills, to language and sector skills, Volunteers gained unique working experiences in different cultures around the world that they brought back and make them successful in their careers today. Are you ready to serve? #RPCVcareers http://1.usa.gov/Yd8dnK
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