SCOPE OF CONNECT 2 SUCCESS PROGRAM INTERN WORK: The IRC’s Connect 2 Success Program provides holistic support to out-of-school refugee and immigrant youth to help them meet their educational and career goals. Participants gain skills and connect with academic and career opportunities to achieve their long-term success. This position is an unpaid internship and requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least two months. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the case management and individualized career and academic advisement services for youth/young adults, including documentation, data entry and file maintenance
- Support academic needs including tutoring, college application, and Test Prep
- Assist with delivery of career readiness and educational workshops
- Assist in planning and running group social and networking events for youth/young adults
- Help identify local learning opportunities for youth/young adults
- Assist with recruitment and support of Connect 2 Success volunteers.