This blog is next in a series of blogs that aim to share with its readers a bit about our journey as the Foundation engages in a human-centered design process…
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By Sofi Kragness, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Women's Programs, RESOURCE, Inc. 14 weeks. 98 days. That’s what’s left. July 30th, 2016 – the day that seemed like a distant speck…
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By Devan Steward, Program Evaluation and Employment Resource Developer at Twin Cities RISE! Going to graduate school is a big decision. Just to get the chance to even be considered…
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by E. Coco, VISTA Program Manager In 2011, the Foundation embarked on a new and exciting journey in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). We launched…
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By Trent Saari, Program Evaluation and Employment Resource Developer at Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Over the past few weeks I have been wrestling with the concept of community.…
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By Katie Goodroad, Workforce Research/Curriculum Diversity Specialist at Summit Academy OIC On Friday, February 12th, our cohort was feeling the love as we made our way to Sisyphus Brewing. After…
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By Patrick Troska, Executive Director Strategic planning is often not a linear process. You believe you’re headed down one path, and then new information or a line of inquiry unexpectedly…
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By Daniel Gerdes, Program Associate at the Pohlad Family Foundation As I begin the second half of my AmeriCorps VISTA term, I’ve come to realize the relatively precarious presence I…
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By Yana Lentz, Workforce Innovations Coordinator at CAPI USA Each year Americorps VISTAs celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day by taking the time to volunteer in the community. The goal of…
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By Brigit Boler, Marketing and Recruitment Specialist, American Indian OIC Many AmeriCorps members just graduated from school and hope to get a job after their year of service while others…
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By Katie Muller, Diversity Research Specialist at Dunwoody College of Technology Being an AmeriCorps VISTA can be a wonderful, life-changing opportunity. Yet many people have never heard of it. Here are…
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By Leanny Prieto, Bilingual Education and Economic Development Specialist at Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) I have never participated in an “Ugly Sweater Contest”, so when I was told to find the…
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