JumpStart brings preschool children and students from Georgia State University (GSU) and Georgia Tech together in a year-long mentoring relationship to build skills vital to a child’s success. JumpStart is an excellent opportunity for college students to positively impact the lives of local Atlanta preschool students. JumpStart Corps members implement the JumpStart curriculum on a weekly basis to help preschool students develop the language and literacy skills necessary for educational success. Corps members develop strong positive relationships through reading, playing, and spending time with the preschool students. Corps members also spend time weekly engaging in individual as well as team planning. JumpStart Corps members commit to serving either 200 or 300 hours of service throughout the school year in this highly rewarding experience. Those who qualify for Federal Work Study can work with JumpStart as their job but students do not have to receive Federal Work Study to be a Corps member. Corps members are also eligible to receive an AmeriCorps education award after completing their term of service.
For more information about JumpStart, contact Julius Cave, JumpStart Site Manager for Georgia Tech and GSU, at julius.cave@vpss.gatech.edu or visit the JumpStart website at http://jumpstart.gatech.edu.
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