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For a course in training needs assessment, I have been researching the career transitions needs of AmeriCorps members in Oregon the past couple of months. So far I’ve: looked at extant data, including past pre-workshop surveys, interview transcripts, and studies like Diana Epstein’s The Long-Term Impacts of AmeriCorps on Participants and conducted a pilot study, specifically [ READ MORE ]
Volunteering offers benefits to communities and individuals and the volunteer. Studies show volunteers benefit mentally and physically, and report increased happiness due to stronger social ties. But it’s also often presented in popular media as an activity for youth and for people who’ve retired from their careers. What about all the people in between? In honor [ READ MORE ]
Guest post by HealthCorps Coordinator Nathan Allen. Calvin Lambert is an exceptional HealthCorps Coordinator at a High School in Brooklyn, NY. Apart from his brilliant work with HealthCorps, Calvin is known for having a laugh that can bring an entire room together. Calvin is concluding is term with HealthCorps this year and has been admitted [ READ MORE ]
Guest post by Alison Fedyna, Blue Engine 2010-2011 Fellow, teaches individualized algebra instruction to a small group of high schoolers daily in New York City. Blue Engine is currently accepting applications for its 2011-2012 year. A few months ago I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was a recent [ READ MORE ]
Innovations in Civic Participation recently released a new publication providing brief snapshots of youth civic engagement programs and policies in 101 countries spanning six continents. The report, Youth Civic Participation in Action: Meeting Community and Youth Development Needs Worldwide, builds on information ICP has gathered over the years from previous participants of the International Association [ READ MORE ]
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