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Job Opening - GEAR UP Maine AmeriCorps*VISTA Position:
Do you have a passion for education? Would you like to connect with organizations and schools throughout the state? Join us to help Maine schools prepare their students for success in college through the GEAR UP program.
The Maine Department of Education's State GEAR UP Program is administered by staff at the Maine Support Network. GEAR UP employs partnerships committed to serving and accelerating the academic achievement of cohorts of students through their high school graduation and currently supports 3,000 students at 49 Maine middle and high schools.
This AmeriCorp*VISTA position requires skill in working with diverse populations, coordinating staff and resources, capacity building, creative thinking, data management, and an interest in technology. AmeriCorps stipend and educational award available. Skills: MS Office software, critical thinking ability, a positive attitude, and a joy of working with people. Some state-wide travel required.
Benefits include an average living allowance of $909/month; end of service Education Award or end of service Stipend; educational loan forbearance or loan deferment; significant professional development; childcare coverage if eligible; and relocation assistance.
To apply, visit http://www.mainevista.net/positions.htm and click on “Maine Support Network.” In addition, we encourage you to contact Emily Liebling, Program Coordinator, with any questions: emily@mainesupportnetwork.org
Application Deadlines:
June 6th for July 15 Start Date
June 24 for July 29 Start Date
July 3 for August 12 Start Date
This year's GEAR UP conference was a huge success! Held at the beautiful Samoset Resort October 29-30 in Rockport, Maine, we celebrated, rejuvenated, and congregated with GEAR UP peers throughout New England! See photos from the event!
Project Goal:
The Project will leverage Maine’s advanced technological infrastructure to create a sustainable program that supports students who are economically disadvantaged in preparing for, accessing, and succeeding in postsecondary education.
Objectives:
Download and watch this Maine State GEAR UP power point presentation to learn more about this great program. (Size: 4MB)
National GEAR UP Mission:
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a discretionary grant program designed to increase the number of students from low income families who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides multi-year grants to States and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP grantees serve students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the students through high school. GEAR UP funds may also be used to provide college scholarships to participating students. GEAR UP is unique from other initiatives. This program employs partnerships committed to serving and accelerating the academic achievement of participating students through their high school graduation. GEAR UP partnerships supplement (not supplant) existing reform efforts, offer services that promote academic preparation and the understanding of necessary costs to attend college, provide professional development, and continuously build capacity so that projects can be sustained beyond the term of the grant.
Learn more about the national project at the U.S. Department of Education website
