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CTEP Member Grace teaching a student in computer classroom with a quote underneath that reads “You don't appreciate how important having computer skills is until you see how many people don't have it and just how much it impacts them and their lives. In this day and age, not knowing your way around a computer shuts you out of so many things. I'm so grateful that I got the chance to help change that."

Position Overview:
The AmeriCorps Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) works to bridge the “digital divide” in low-income BIPOC communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. CTEP AmeriCorps members teach technology literacy skills to adults and youth assisting them to obtain better paying jobs, and improving access to civic and social opportunities. CTEP Digital Literacy Instructors have the opportunity to research and develop their own curriculum while being guided by experienced supervisors... In addition CTEP AmeriCorps members receive professional on the job training as well as communication, teamwork and leadership skills to ensure a successful service.

Upcoming Terms of Service:

  • Full-Time service starts on September 5, 2023, and ends on August 31, 2024. All positions are full-time towards completing 1700 hours. Members serve an average of 35 hours a week, mostly Monday through Friday, although some positions may require weekend or evening hours. See site listings for specific requirements.
  • Three Quarter Time service starts on January 2, 2024, and ends on August 31, 2024. All positions are full-time towards completing 900 or 1200 hours. Members serve an average of 35 hours a week, mostly Monday through Friday, although some positions may require weekend or evening hours. See site listings for specific requirements.

 

Benefits of full-year (September 2023 start):  

All members receive the following:

  • A Segal education award of $6,895. Pay off existing student loans or continue your education
  • A living allowance of approximately $1,535 a month before taxes
  • Paid interest on existing federal student loans if you put your payments on hold during your service year and successfully complete 1 year.
  • A head start on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (potentially saving you thousands of dollars on student loans!)
  • Access to a personal and professional network through CTEP AmeriCorps’s intensive professional development program. Meet twice per month with local change makers and non-profit professionals
  • Paid health and dental insurance 
  • Qualify for state assistance programs such as food assistance (up to $200/month), Transit Assistance Program ($1 bus fares), and Energy Assistance programs which can save you up to $300 over winter months. 
  • Ability to work a second job or study while serving in AmeriCorps

Benefits of Three-Quarter Time, Full Year (January 2024 start):

  • A Segal education award of $4,826.50 (upon successful completion)
  • A living allowance of approximately $1,535 a month before taxes
  • Payment of federal student loan interest if you put your payments on hold during your year in CTEP (upon successful completion)
  • A head start on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program—if you choose to enroll—which has a potential to save you thousands/tens of thousands of dollars on student loans
  • A personal and professional network through our intensive professional development program which meets twice a month with local change makers and non-profit professionals
  • Health and dental insurance options
  • Additionally, as a CTEP member you may qualify for state assistance programs such as food assistance of up to $200/month; Transit Assistance Program($1 bus fares); and Energy Assistance programs which can save you up to $300 over winter months. Find out more information about these resources on this member-created guide
  • Ability for members to work a second job or study while serving in AmeriCorps if desired
     

Click on the Google Map below to explore CTEP site locations.
Blue markers indicate open positions, and red markers indicate closed positions.
The green marker is the CTEP main office where first interviews are conducted if conducted in-person.

The AmeriCorps.gov site takes a longer time for changes to take affect, so a position may appear available on that website, but in reality is closed. The table below is updated weekly as positions are filled.

Click on the name of the organization in the table below to review the position.

Positions Starting January 1, 2023 Location Availability
Avivo 2438 27th Ave S, Minneapolis Available
Guadalupe Alternative Programs High School 381 E. Robie Street, Saint Paul Available
Hennepin County Office of Broadband and Digital Inclusion (OBDI) 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Available
Hired North Loop 217 Fifth Avenue N, Minneapolis Available
Hired Minneapolis 217 Fifth Avenue N, Minneapolis Available
Hired Youth 800 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul Available
Hired Eastside 800 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul Available
Listen Up! Youth Radio (Youth Media) 550 Vandalia, Saint Paul Available
Literacy Minnesota 700 Raymond Ave, Saint Paul Available
Metro South Adult Basic Education 2575 West 88th, Bloomington Available
Neighborhood House 179 Robie Street E, Saint Paul Available
Harmony Learning Center (Maplewood) 1961 County Rd C E, Maplewood Available
Ramsey County Library- Roseville (Adult) 2180 Hamline, Roseville Available
Ramsey County Library- Roseville (Youth) 2180 Hamline, Roseville Available
Ramsey County Library- Shoreview 4560 North Victoria St, Shoreview Available
Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (Community Media) 550 Vandalia, Saint Paul Available
Saint Paul Public Library - Dayton's Bluff/Rondo 645 7th St. E., Saint Paul and 461 N Dale St, Saint Paul Available
University of Minnesota - Urban Research and Outreach Center 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Available

 

Here is a brief video tutorial on how to search for open positions and submit your application through the AmeriCorps website