Fresno State and Every Neighborhood Partnership Collaborate to Launch #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program
Through a new State initiative, Every Neighborhood Partnership will host 60 Fresno State students (in addition to 40 Read Fresno students) who will serve as literacy mentors in classrooms, run after-school reading intervention programs, and support Saturday Sports at eight local K-12 schools.
The #CaliforniansforAll College Corps initiative is the first of its kind, designed to create opportunities for low-income, first-generation college students to graduate college debt-free while empowering them to serve in their communities. College Corps Fellows will receive up to $10,000 for a total of 450 hours of community service hours during the academic year.
Fresno State was chosen as one of the 48 partner colleges for the College Corps program and has selected Every Neighborhood Partnership as one of the organizations their students will work with.
Students who complete the College Corps program will receive:
- $10,000 ($7,000 living stipend broken into monthly distributions during the academic year, plus a $3,000 Education Award)
- Academic credit
- Real-world job experience to add to a resume
- Training, networking and professional development opportunities
The first cohort of College Corps Fellows will begin in August 2022. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Learn more and apply to be a College Corps Fellow by visiting the Central Valley College Corps website here or contacting Mellissa Jessen-Hiser at mjessen@csufresno.edu.
Other Opportunities to Work with ENP as a Fresno State Student
The College Corp program is not the only opportunity for college students to work with Every Neighborhood Partnership. Here are additional opportunities for Fresno State students to pay for college while making a difference!
→ Become a Read Fresno Mentor
Read Fresno mentors work to raise the reading and academic abilities of local elementary school students each year. Students who qualify earn up to $17.00 per hour. Mentors work approximately 10-20 hours per week, based on work-study eligibility.
Apply to become a Read Fresno Mentor today:
- New applicants: Complete the Read Fresno NEW Mentor Application
- Returning applicants: Complete the Read Fresno RETURNER Mentor Application
→ Work as a Scholar in Service
The Scholars in Service (SIS) Program provides eligible students with an opportunity to enhance their academic study with community service experiences related to their academic major and/or prospective career.
In order to be eligible, students must have a 3.5 GPA or above, have an unmet financial aid need of at least $2,400, and demonstrate the learning they gain from a community service experience through a credit-bearing course. If selected for the program, students must complete 90 hours of service per semester with an approved service site and will earn a $1,200 grant each semester.
ENP is looking for up to four Scholars in Service who will be trained in any combination of these areas (with potential site lead leadership opportunities depending on experience):
- Read Fresno After School
- Literacy Mentor
- Saturday Sports
- Administrative and Media Support
Find the job descriptions and program applications on the Fresno State website here.
ENP and Fresno State’s Long-Lasting Partnership
Over the last decade, ENP has had the privilege of working with hundreds of Fresno State students every year. At the university’s 2021-2022 Spirit of Service event, Fresno State honored ENP with the Don Romsa Community Partner Award and shared the following:
Over the last decade, no community benefit organization has worked with as many Fresno State Students as ENP… The ENP staff are a joy to work with and provide our students with service experiences that transform lives and our community.
ENP is deeply thankful for our partnership with Fresno State. We love empowering college students to meaningfully engage in neighborhoods and help local communities thrive.
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