Economic Opportunity

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers provide training in hard skills, such as earning degrees and gaining work experience, as well as essential skills all employers look for, including leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. National service effectively helps individuals find jobs and reduces the skills gap in high-growth sectors, including health services, construction, technology, energy, and education.

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• AmeriCorps and its partners expand economic opportunity for Americans by providing job counseling, teaching financial literacy, connecting families to high-speed internet, providing tax preparation services, and more. 
   
• AmeriCorps VISTA members receive one year of non-competitive eligibility when applying for federal positions. AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps members gain emergency management experience, with many joining the agency after service. 
   
• AmeriCorps offers educational awards, training, and hands-on experience that prepare members for jobs that fulfill critical workforce needs.
   
• AmeriCorps programs offer apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and other certifications that help members transition into growing job sectors and create career pathways for both them and those they assist.
   

Benefits for AmeriCorps Members and AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers