<p>Ohio College & Career Guides - Canton</p> <p>Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an Ohio College and Career Guide AmeriCorps member and serve in student advising or adult learning helping students and adults in getting the information and knowledge they need to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential. AmeriCorps members provide workshops and advising on college and career exploration to 6th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on postsecondary access and scholarship applications; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence, and college affordability coaching with high school graduates. This position is a full-time commitment of 1,700 service hours to be completed in 11 months, starting in August 2025. College and Career Guides will receive a modest living allowance of $30,000 and an education award up to $7,395 upon completion of service. The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Host sites for the 2025-2026 Ohio College and Career Guides program are: Stark County (College Now Greater Cleveland); Cleveland (College Now Greater Cleveland); Columbus (I Know I Can); Oberlin (Ninde Scholars Program), Toledo (Toledo Tomorrow), and Lorain (Urban League of Lorain County). Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The goal of our program is to ensure that all Ohioans receive the information needed to prepare, access, and complete a postsecondary credential. AmeriCorps members provide workshops and advising on college and career exploration to 9th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on postsecondary access and scholarship applications; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence, and college affordability coaching with high school graduates. Members will also identify and register students who may be eligible for College Credit Plus classes, identify students who may be eligible for scholarships, and enter data on all students interactions.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Youth Development , Public Speaking , Communications , General Skills , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring .</p>