Description:
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School (1021 Jennings St)
48,000- 51,000
At Children’s Aid, we believe that all kids have limitless potential. Our dedicated staff provide comprehensive supports for nearly 50,000 children and families in targeted, under-resourced New York City neighborhoods. We know what it takes to ensure children grow up strong and healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life: excellent education and health care, social-emotional support, and strong, stable families.
The Children’s Aid Community School at Fannie Lou Hamer creates a welcoming environment where students can access a network of college and career supports and resources,as soon as they become a part of the school community. Using a comprehensive approach, students receive consistent exposure to Higher Educational Institutions and Post-Secondary College and Career Opportunities through hands-on coaching and support.The College Coachis responsible for providing advocacy and mentorship to a case load of High SchoolStudents to ensure that students leave High School with a strong post-secondary plan and are college and career ready.Building off of the belief that college and career exploration should begin as early as possible.The College and Career Coach works to recruit mentors, organize community service opportunities, plan monthly outings and create and deliver a life skills curriculum to prepare students for success after High School. The college and career coach reports to the Community School Director.
Provide intensive one-on-one college and career counseling to a caseload of students, ensuring that each young person understands all of the college options (CUNY, SUNY,HBCU and private schools), completescollege applications, submits their financial aid application(s), explores different career paths and career options, participates in out-of-school enrichment/college prep/career opportunities, and enrolls in college or secures an opportunity in a career of their choosing
Knowledge of Post-Secondary options for HS graduates including information on SUNYs, CUNYs, Private Universities, HBCUs, vocational schools, work readiness programs and career opportunities and pathways
Location: -Bronx
Activation Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Expiration Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
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