National Service Philadelphia

The mission of Promise Corps is to collaborate with school leaders, community members, families and youth advocates to directly support high school students in their post-secondary planning. Promise Corps aims to expose students to a multitude of diverse high quality post- secondary options by holding rigorous expectations of students, serving as college-going role models, and collaborating powerfully with teachers, parents, and the wider community.

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There are 3 facets to the Promise Corps Program. Members present 5 post-secondary workshops to students, meet with them 12 or more times throughout the school year, and complete an individualized student success plan with their student

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Requirements

• Members must be at least 18 years of age by the start of service  or 17 years old with a guardian's signature.

• Members must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents. 

• Members must have achieved at least an Associate's degree by the start of service. 

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Application Timeline

March 1st - June 1st