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TechMission Corps: Chicago

Our TechMission Corps program in Chicago provides four full-time equivalent (FTE) AmeriCorps Members (called TechMission Corps Members) to support academic enrichment, technology and volunteer recruitment activities in after school and teen programs in Chicago. Our TMC Members in Chicago all serve at existing program sites of our partner agencies as a resource to provide technology activities and other academic support to the program participants. TMC Members in Chicago will also recruit and/or coordinate more than 150 volunteers and/or work study students to serve at these sites. Our current program sites in Chicago are as follows:

-Breakthrough Urban Ministries
-Christian Community Development AssociationRead more

TechMission Corps Internships

AmeriCorps volunteer mentoring Starting this spring TechMission Corps' AmeriCorps program is offering one-year full-time paid internships serving in urban ministries in Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles.

TechMission interns help urban ministry organizations use technology to help address injustice and develop at-risk communities. The following positions are available:

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TechMission Corps: Boston

Our TechMission Corps program in Boston provides 20 full-time equivalent (FTE) AmeriCorps Members (called TechMission Corps Members) to program sites. In addition, we provide 3 VISTA Members who serve in TechMission’s headquarters to build the capacity of our TechMission Corps program and partners. TechMission Corps Members in Boston will assist with recruiting and/or coordinating more than 675 volunteers and/or work study students to serve at these sites and other faith- and community-based organizations.

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TechMission Corps Program: Need For Youth Programs

The US Dept of Justice (DoJ) reports that the juvenile crime rate triples during afterschool hours (1999). Quality afterschool programs offer children a safe environment where they can participate in active hands-on learning activities that are not always available during the school day. Parents have identified high quality afterschool options as a pressing need, but program offerings are limited and quality is inconsistent, especially for middle school students. The National Institute on Out of School Time reports that 80 to 85 percent of afterschool participants showed increased performance in school as a result of these programs, but only 13 percent of students participate in a program for three days or more per week.

 

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Youth Computer Assessments

These assessments of computer knowledge and skills, for elementary and middle school students, can provide a general indication of students' familiarity with computers.

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TechMission Corps Program: Program Design

In order to reach our goal of helping over 1,250 at-risk youth build a solid foundation for succeeding in school and in life, TechMission provides 30 AmeriCorps Members (TechMission Corps Members) to 20 pre-existing K-8 and teen afterschool programs in five major cities (Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago and Denver). Our highly skilled TechMission Corps Members provide academic enrichment and mentoring, getting youth and teens excited about staying in school and pursuing higher education.

 

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East Side St. Paul's S.A.Y. Yes! Center

Submitted by JoyWedan on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 23:03

Here's Life Inner City, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ, equips urban churches to operate youth after-school programs called SAY Yes! Centers (Save America's Youth Yes!).  Here's Life Inner City (HLIC) provides training for how to start and run a center, as well as Bible lesson curriculum, tutoring resources, and ongoing support.  There are SAY Yes! Centers located in cities across the country and every SAY Yes! Center looks quite different, as it is operated by the local church.  Some programs are big, serving 100 or more kids.  Some are small, serving a handful of kids.  Some operate 5 days a week, some operate one day a week. 

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SAY Yes! Centers Across America

Submitted by JoyWedan on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 08:32

The most recent issue of SAY Yes Centers National eNewsletter shared some interesting statistics from the 07-08 school year:

  • Across the nation, there were 177 SAY Yes Centers, an increase of 24 centers.
  • 4520 children attended SAY Yes! Centers.
  • 24 SAY Yes! Launch Trainings occurred through Here's Life Inner City -double from the previous year.

    • Unfortunately, 20 centers closed due to lack of funds, space, or volunteers.

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TechMission Corps: Boston

Our TechMission Corps program in Boston provides 20 full-time equivalent (FTE) AmeriCorps Members (called TechMission Corps Members) to program sites. In addition, we provide 3 VISTA Members who serve in TechMission’s headquarters to build the capacity of our TechMission Corps program and partners. TechMission Corps Members in Boston will assist with recruiting and/or coordinating more than 675 volunteers and/or work study students to serve at these sites and other faith- and community-based organizations.

Read more

TechMission Corps: Chicago

Our TechMission Corps program in Chicago provides four full-time equivalent (FTE) AmeriCorps Members (called TechMission Corps Members) to support academic enrichment, technology and volunteer recruitment activities in after school and teen programs in Chicago. Our TMC Members in Chicago all serve at existing program sites of our partner agencies as a resource to provide technology activities and other academic support to the program participants. TMC Members in Chicago will also recruit and/or coordinate more than 150 volunteers and/or work study students to serve at these sites. Our current program sites in Chicago are as follows:

-Breakthrough Urban Ministries
-Christian Community Development AssociationRead more

TechMission Corps Internships

AmeriCorps volunteer mentoring Starting this spring TechMission Corps' AmeriCorps program is offering one-year full-time paid internships serving in urban ministries in Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles.

TechMission interns help urban ministry organizations use technology to help address injustice and develop at-risk communities. The following positions are available:

Read more

SAY Yes! Centers Across America

Submitted by JoyWedan on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 08:32

The most recent issue of SAY Yes Centers National eNewsletter shared some interesting statistics from the 07-08 school year:

  • Across the nation, there were 177 SAY Yes Centers, an increase of 24 centers.
  • 4520 children attended SAY Yes! Centers.
  • 24 SAY Yes! Launch Trainings occurred through Here's Life Inner City -double from the previous year.

    • Unfortunately, 20 centers closed due to lack of funds, space, or volunteers.

Read more

East Side St. Paul's S.A.Y. Yes! Center

Submitted by JoyWedan on Thu, 08/07/2008 - 23:03

Here's Life Inner City, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ, equips urban churches to operate youth after-school programs called SAY Yes! Centers (Save America's Youth Yes!).  Here's Life Inner City (HLIC) provides training for how to start and run a center, as well as Bible lesson curriculum, tutoring resources, and ongoing support.  There are SAY Yes! Centers located in cities across the country and every SAY Yes! Center looks quite different, as it is operated by the local church.  Some programs are big, serving 100 or more kids.  Some are small, serving a handful of kids.  Some operate 5 days a week, some operate one day a week. 

Read more

Youth Computer Assessments

These assessments of computer knowledge and skills, for elementary and middle school students, can provide a general indication of students' familiarity with computers.

Read more

TechMission Corps Program: Need For Youth Programs

The US Dept of Justice (DoJ) reports that the juvenile crime rate triples during afterschool hours (1999). Quality afterschool programs offer children a safe environment where they can participate in active hands-on learning activities that are not always available during the school day. Parents have identified high quality afterschool options as a pressing need, but program offerings are limited and quality is inconsistent, especially for middle school students. The National Institute on Out of School Time reports that 80 to 85 percent of afterschool participants showed increased performance in school as a result of these programs, but only 13 percent of students participate in a program for three days or more per week.

 

Read more

TechMission Corps Program: Program Design

In order to reach our goal of helping over 1,250 at-risk youth build a solid foundation for succeeding in school and in life, TechMission provides 30 AmeriCorps Members (TechMission Corps Members) to 20 pre-existing K-8 and teen afterschool programs in five major cities (Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago and Denver). Our highly skilled TechMission Corps Members provide academic enrichment and mentoring, getting youth and teens excited about staying in school and pursuing higher education.

 

Read more

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