MCC College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps Program
MCC Seeks College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps Members
The Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps is a joint effort between Michigan Campus Compact and Mentor Michigan. The MMCCC will place AmeriCorps members within youth mentoring organizations or institutions of higher education. The goal of this program is to increase the number of youth served through mentoring relationships and to develop "college-going" cultures within local communities. Members placed within institutions of higher education will create a "college-going" culture by engaging in the following service activities:
- Training college students to be College Positive Volunteers
- Building community partnerships among K-12 schools, community-based organizations, and their host campus
- Creating college-focused community activities
- Developing and disseminating resources related to college access to members placed within youth mentoring organizations
- Increase community awareness of the fact that higher education can be accessed by all
Benefits
Benefits of serving as a College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps member include:
- An annual living stipend of $11,800 (pre-tax) paid twice per month;
- Standard AmeriCorps Member health care coverage through The Corps Network;
- Income-eligible childcare assistance;
- Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities;
- Participation in a statewide project dedicated to building the future of Michigan’s youth;
- Education Award of $5,350 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans (pending completion of a minimum 1700 hours of service over a 12 month period.); and,
- Forbearance on qualified student loans.
Host Sites
Michigan Campus Compact is looking for 10 individuals to serve as College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps members within an institution of higher education. The 10 higher education host sites are listed below.
- Jackson Community College-Foundation Studies and Support Services
- Kellogg Community College (Battle Creek)-Service-Learning Office
- Madonna University (Livonia)-Service-Learning Office
- Mott Community College (Flint)-Community Outreach
- Michigan State University (East Lansing)-Residential College for Arts and Humanities
- Schoolcraft College (Livonia)-Transition Center, Recruitment and Student Activities
- Saginaw Valley State University -Enrollment Management
- University of Michigan – Ann Arbor -The Forum
- University of Michigan – Dearborn -Admissions
- Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo)-Multicultural Affairs
Mentor Michigan is seeking 40 individuals to serve in youth mentoring organizations as College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps members. These host sites are listed below.
Alma College
ART of Leadership (Detroit)
Bethany Christian Services (Grand Rapids)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore (Muskegon)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region (Lansing)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County (Jackson)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Michigan (Clare)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County (Monroe)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (Escanaba)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor)
Childhelp (Southfield)
Christian Champs for Inner City Youth DBA Camp Tall Turf (Grand Rapids)
Clinton County Michigan State University (MSU) Extension (St. Johns)
Eaton County MSU Extension (Charlotte)
Genesee County MSU Extension (Flint)
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Inland Lakes Secondary School (Indian River)
Isabella/Midland Department of Human Services (Mt. Pleasant)
KIDS HOPE USA (Zeeland)
Lutheran Child & Family Service (Bay City)
MSU Extension - Oscoda County (Mio)
MSU School of Social Work (East Lansing)
Oak Park Business & Education Alliance
Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative (West Olive)
Ottawa County MSU Extension (West Olive)
Steepletown Neighborhood Services (Grand Rapids)
Student Mentor Partners (St. Clair Shores)
The Bridge Youth Ministry Center (Zeeland)
How to Become a CCC AmeriCorps Member
If you or someone you know is interested in serving as a College Coaching Corps AmeriCorps member, please contact Michelle Snitgen, Michigan Campus Compact Assistant Director of Grant Programs, at msnitgen@micampuscompact.org. Additionally, you may apply for these AmeriCorps positions on AmeriCorps.gov, or by clicking here.