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Inside look at a service year as a College Possible high school coach

According to the most recent report by the National Center for Education Statistics , the average public high school graduation rate for...

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How to prepare for a successful AmeriCorps service year

If you’ve been chosen as a College Possible AmeriCorps coach, congratulations! You’ve been selected to serve at College Possible because...

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College Possible 101: A cheat sheet for AmeriCorps coaches

If you’re interviewing for a role as an AmeriCorps service member, or you’ve already landed a service position with College Possible, you...

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Four cities where you can help students as an AmeriCorps volunteer

Contemplating a year of national service as a College Possible AmeriCorps member? We have service site locations all across the United...

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Interview tips for prospective AmeriCorps coaches

According to Pew Research data, the number of managerial and teaching jobs that require both analytical and social skills has increased...

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Summer transition college coaches increase university enrollment despite “summer melt”

Many high school students believe that turning the tassel is the final step of college preparation. While getting to high school...

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Benefits of an AmeriCorps service gap year

According to a recent survey cited in the Harvard Business Review, “Only 35 percent of young adults jump right into their career after...

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Catalyze college coaches gain hirable skills during returner service year

In a recent article, Forbes stated that data literacy, leadership skills, and collaboration are among “The Top 10 Most In-Demand Skills...

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Three things AmeriCorps service members do at College Possible

Each year, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps service members pledge a year of service at nonprofit organizations across the country. In...

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What to expect during College Possible AmeriCorps Welcome Weeks

Each year, AmeriCorps members across the country commit to a year of service at College Possible, coaching more than 25,000 high school...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Chicago edition

According to recent data from the To & Through Project, a reported 75 percent of freshmen from Chicago Public Schools aspire to go to...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Oregon edition

According to the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon public high schools reported graduation rates just under 77 percent for 2021 high...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Omaha edition

According to Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, Nebraska public high schools reported college continuation...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Philadelphia edition

According to Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, state system universities reported four-year college graduation rates under...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Milwaukee edition

According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Milwaukee Public School District reported four-year high school graduation...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Washington edition

According to state reports from the Washington Student Achievement Council, direct college enrollment rates to four-year universities and...

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Day in the life of a College Possible coach: Minnesota edition

According to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, six-year graduation rates at Minnesota State Universities averaged just over 52...

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Day in the life of a College Possible Coach: Texas edition

Discover the perks of a year of AmeriCorps service in Austin, TX - from a relocation reimbursement to exploring the Austin Riverwalk.

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Three ways AmeriCorps service can propel your higher ed career

Nearly 6.5 percent of all college graduates in the United States receive a degree in education. In fact, education is one of the most...

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The unique advantages of serving as a Catalyze college coach

The college completion crisis has received unprecedented legislative attention in recent years. Launched in 2022, the College Completion...