By: Riplie , Rachel, and Carrissa

1. What Are You Going To Do After Graduation?! By: Riplie, Rachel, and Carrissa

2. Just Some Statistics • In 2011 One-in-five students undergrads are without a job last year as graduate unemployment soared to its highest level since the mid-90s. • The unemployment for May 2012 is at 8.2% in comparison the rate in the year 2000 was 4%.

3. Teaching Opportunities

4. Teach for America http://www.teachforamerica.org/ 800-832-1230 • Mission Statement: A Solvable Problem We can provide an excellent education for kids in low-income communities • A national corps of recent BA/BS level graduates • Commit twoyears to teach in under- resourced urban and rural public schools and earn entry-level teacher’s salary (Salary 30,000-50,000) • Included a 5-week summer training program. • How to apply: This company has application time periods. Once you have submitted your application you will have 2 different interviews then they select top candidates.

5. Partners in School Innovation http://www.partnersinschools.org Mission: To transform teaching and learning in the lowest performing American public schools so that every child, regardless of background, thrives in school. • 23-month paid internship working with Bay Area public schools in high-poverty communities, serving mainly students of color and English-language learners, to achieve educational equity through school-based reform. How to apply: Fill out their “job portal” on their website. Pay: Salary based on experience and benefits.

6. Inner City Teaching Corps http://www.ictc-chicago.org • Places BA level grads as paid classroom teachers in Catholic schools in Chicago’s inner city. • Corps members live in a faith-based community. • New York City Teacher Fellowship Program http://www.nycteachingfellows.org/\ • Over 90% of students are children of color and 85% are from low-income families • Two year program • Pay: $35,000 to $50,000 during their first year of teaching • How to apply: Apply online on their website.

7. Oakland Teaching Fellows http://www.oaklandteachingfellows.org • A highly selective, innovative path to becoming a teacher. • Program seeks talented people to teach science, math or special education. • Neither prior education coursework in education nor past teaching experience are required. • BA required. • Path to earn a credential while teaching. • Has an international program as well. • How to apply: Apply online on their website. You must find the link for the US or International applications.

8. Volunteer Opportunity

9. Peace Corp • Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency that provides trained volunteers for countries requesting assistance. • The length of service to volunteer is 27 months. 3 months of this time is spent being trained. The remaining 24 months are for volunteer service.

10. Requirements • 90% of volunteer positions require a bachelor’s degree • Work history, hobbies, and volunteer experiences are also considered. • Minimum age for the Peace Corps is 18 and there is no upper age limit. • Volunteers must be U.S. citizens • A second language is not required but helpful

11. Benefits • There is no fee to participate • Travel expenses to and from your country of service is paid for • Volunteers receive complete medical and dental care while serving • $7,425 transition funds received after completing 27 months of service • During service volunteers receive a monthly stipend to cover living and housing expenses

12. Professional Benefits • Job Placement Support assists returning volunteers with finding a job. • Networking via job fairs and networking meetings. • Receive one year of noncompetitive eligibility for employment in the federal government i.e. if one meets the min. requirements for a position then they can be hired without the standard competitive process

13. Leadership Opportunities

14. Public Allies • Public Allies' mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation. There are 3 programs you can be involved in, • The ally program, • the alumni program, • and the leadership practice. • The one that I will be elaborating on is the ally program.

15. Ally Program • What is your job as an Ally? • What do you earn? -Earn a monthly stipend of $1,300 to $1,800 -Receive health care, child care, student loan deferment, and a post-service education award of $5,550

16. Leadership Development Curriculum • Skill training and leadership development seminars • Feedback, reflection, and personal coaching toward goals • Community building and team projects • Presentations

17. Applying • U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status • Be at least 17 years of age • Have a high school diploma or GED • Passion about social issues • Interest in working among diversity • Self directed, energetic, and resourceful.

18. Insight Collaborative • Their mission is to resolve conflict and improve relationships around the world using conflict management educations and dispute resolution services. • A non profit organization that provides services and partnership opportunities.

19. Insight Collaborative • Selected group dedicated to the mission statement. • Intensive training and coaching to better equip the Fellow for their 3 month placements.

20. How the placement works First 3 months Following 9 months Location decided by individual Applying skills to situation • Located in Boston • Training for 3 months • Expense allowance • Paying it back

21. Insight Fellowship guidelines • Original and reflective thinking • Innovative conflict solutions • Exposure to other cultures and customs, • Cultivation of entrepreneurship and leadership, • Volunteering to benefit of underserved populations • Development of a compassionate disposition

22. Summary • We have covered three different options on what one can do after graduation before heading into the job market. • These are opportunities available through volunteering, teaching, and leadership. • We hope this information has been useful to the class especially those needing ideas for their future.