AmeriCorps

$1956.35 Segal Education Award for Participation (Spring 2025)

This is an OPTIONAL opportunity to be a part of a national community service program during your time student teaching through UNCA. Project POWER is an AmeriCorps program through Children First Communities in schools of Buncombe county. The belief behind this program is that students, schools and communities will thrive when provided resources and support. Our goal is through our work we improve attendance, engagement and increase high-school graduation rates and expand college enrollment. UNCA Students who will student teach in Asheville City, Buncombe, Madison or Henderson Counties might be eligible to receive an education award through this three-month commitment that can be completed during your time student teaching. If you are interested, talk with Rebecca Bodenheimer about it during your meeting or the AmeriCorps contact Ashley Campbell ashleyc@childrenfirstbc.org for whom you will submit the application.