Our board chair Stan McChrystal spoke about the value of national service and its ability to bridge America's divides on CBS Sunday Morning today: "Young Americans come together for a year or two and work together in efforts as varied as health care, education, conservation, the military or other community projects. ...They work alongside other young Americans, serving fellow citizens and learning about each other and themselves. So how could this work? First it exists today in the many programs like AmeriCorps, City Year, and AmeriCorps VISTA but needs to be expanded. A public-private partnership providing a central funding for stipends and other needs, creating programs and opportunities, and establishing a set of supporting policies like educational grants and job placements for national service veterans is needed. It costs money and it takes effort, but the benefits of producing better citizens who are more connected to each other is worth any amount and the time to get serious is now." We are proud to be working to expand and enhance existing #nationalservice programs to bring this inspiring vision to life and make national service part of growing up in America. https://lnkd.in/eYSe9xHC
Service Year Alliance
Non-profit Organization Management
Washington, DC 2,227 followers
A BETTER YOU. A GREATER US.
About us
Together with you, we have the potential to make a service year a common expectation and opportunity for all young Americans. A service year is a paid opportunity to develop real world skills through hands-on service. Service Year Alliance is a joint venture of Be The Change and The Aspen Institute. Learn more on: serviceyear.org
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http://about.serviceyear.org
External link for Service Year Alliance
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Service, National Service, Nonprofit Capacity, Youth Development, Marketing, Education, Advocacy, NGO, Workforce Development, Veterans, Disaster, Environment, and Healthcare
Locations
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1400 Eye St NW Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at Service Year Alliance
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Sandy Keith (he/his)
Managing Director, Business Development at Service Year Alliance
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Kristen Bennett
Chief Executive Officer at Service Year Alliance
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Jennifer Moss Calhoun
Technology Project Manager at Service Year Alliance
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Jennifer Bagaglio
Chief Operating Officer at Service Year Alliance
Updates
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Service Year Alliance reposted this
Vice President, Workforce Development at GRID Alternatives (Passionate about the Community & Clean Energy)
An event for employers and job seekers alike! Join us for an event you don't want to miss!
With less than a month to go, don’t miss your opportunity to connect with the future of clean energy talent at this year’s job fair in Anaheim! Join top employers and industry leaders—and meet one of GRID’s biggest stars, Sunny—as you seek out the diverse, skilled workforce that will drive your company’s success in the rapidly expanding solar industry. GRID Alternatives and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) are hosting the RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair at RE+ Anaheim, the nation’s largest solar trade show. Be part of a movement that ensures the solar industry reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Find candidates with the expertise and transferable skills you need to power a sustainable future. 🗓️ Date: September 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Hilton Hotel, Anaheim Learn more about tabling options and secure your spot! Register by visiting https://lnkd.in/dC3phRvn. A big thank you to our key partners, Solar Energy Industries Association and Smart Electric Power Alliance #workforcedevelopment #cleanenergy #job #greenjobs #jobfair #anaheim #solar #solarpanels #solarenergy #solarinstallation #climatejustice #REPlus24 #RenewingWhatsPossible #CheersTo20Years
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Service Year Alliance reposted this
Are you interested in pursuing a career in clean energy? Join us for a webinar on August 28th, 2024, at 12 pm CST, featuring Brent Kossick and Jason Assir. They will discuss the pathways to a rewarding career #cleanenergy. Key Topics: - American Climate Corps: Explore how this initiative creates career opportunities in sustainability and climate action. - Clean Energy Apprenticeships: Learn how gaining hands-on experience can accelerate your entry into the green sector. - Career Insights: Gain valuable information on the skills and qualifications needed for success. - Q&A Session: Have your questions answered! Speakers: - Brent Kossick is the Director, Climate and Workforce at Service Year Alliance, with extensive expertise in talent development and training. Jason Assir is the CEO of EnergyGigs, a company dedicated to using technology to connect professionals with opportunities in the energy sector. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g8sdr-KF. #Sustainability #CareerGrowth #Webinar #GreenJobs
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As our nation invests in combating #climatechange, over 9 million jobs will be created in the next decade. #Serviceyear alums have the skills and experience needed for these impactful roles in the clean energy sector. Join us on Friday, August 2 at 3 PM (ET) with our Director of Climate and Workforce, Brent Kossick, for a webinar where we explore clean energy career paths, discuss the intersections between service and these high-impact positions, and learn how to find jobs in this sector. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXPZ6zAz
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The Service Year Alliance AmeriCorps Alums Segal Leadership Award application is now open! Awardees will receive a $2,000 cash prize and become lifelong members of the Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Program. Apply and learn more: here:https://lnkd.in/eDa9-Cyw
AmeriCorps Alums Segal Leadership Award
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We're taking a #Stand4Service TODAY to ask Congress to reject devastating cuts to AmeriCorps in the FY25 budget. Take 2 minutes to join us & contact your reps: https://lnkd.in/gW4857e
AmeriCorps has been making individuals and communities stronger for 30 years. My professional journey started in AmeriCorps NCCC and was launched through AmeriCorps VISTA. I'm proud to work everyday at Service Year Alliance to help make service a common expectation and opportunity across our country. But it's all at risk! Congress is debating the FY25 budget and there are proposals on the table to eliminate funding for AmeriCorps. We need to tell Congress to reject these short-sighted cuts and to invest in AmeriCorps. Join me and #Stand4Service today! Voices for National Service, America’s Service Commissions, Service Year Alliance, and The Corps Network have made it easy to ask your members of Congress to increase funding – not eliminate - AmeriCorps in fiscal year 2025. One minute of your day can have a real impact on the future of service! https://lnkd.in/dh4sZ4XC
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Service Year Alliance reposted this
Like many, I watched the attempted assassination of former President Trump on Saturday evening unfold with shock and horror. All of us at Service Year Alliance extend our sympathies to the families of those killed and injured in the shooting. I flew back to DC from my home state of California this past weekend. The duration and direction of the flight provides a unique vantage point to reflect. One reflection stands in particular: I worry about what comes next. Of course, I pray that this incident does not incite more violence, and that this remains what it is - an isolated, heartbreaking incident in an otherwise heated but peaceful election. But, I’m also concerned for how this impacts young Americans - a generation who, once again, are witness to an injection of violence in our society and the breakdown of our social fabric. Already, trust among Gen Z in our civic institutions sits at critically low levels. I worry about what happens if broad swaths of entire generations lose faith in our country. While I’ve been heartened by the seemingly unanimous calls for unity, building the bridges we need to reconnect our civic bonds requires more than just well wishes. Thankfully, many people and organizations are dedicated to this cause. For the past several years, a renewed focus on Bridging within national service has attempted to tackle questions of how we can improve the service year experience to equip corps members with the skills necessary to navigate tough moments like this. At Service Year Alliance, we recently completed a pilot intervention looking at ways to improve corps members’ capacity as “bridgers.” Encouragingly, we saw improvement in several key areas, including abilities to accept members of different political affiliations, to accept that your own beliefs and attitudes could be wrong, and to view issues beyond stark right/wrong, black/white points of view. This is just one piece of a much larger puzzle, and there’s still so much work to be done. There is no single solution to the challenges that stress our politics and society, but there are solutions. I see it everyday in the stories of corps members across the country and the sea of goodwill that empowers these young Americans to build a better future. Do not give up hope. There’s too much at stake to let up now.
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Did you serve between 2021-2024? Apply for the 2024 AmeriCorps Alums Segal Leadership Award! Receive a $2,000 cash award and become a lifelong member of the Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eDa9-Cyw
AmeriCorps Alums Segal Leadership Award
serviceyearalliance.org
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Last month, our CEO, Kristen Bennett, attended the Service for America Summit at the Peace Corps headquarters. Read her reflections from the summit and her takeaways from the event.
Reflections from the Service for America Summit
Kristen Bennett on LinkedIn
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If enacted, proposed budget cuts through House Appropriations Committee markups announced last week would not just slash funding for AmeriCorps and the American Climate Corps, but would irreparably set back national service in our country for years to come. Service Year Alliance is alarmed by these cuts and we urge Congress to not only reject this proposal but further bolster the FY24 enacted levels with an additional $345 million. Read our statement to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edwCBph4
Service Year Alliance Statement on Proposed Cuts to AmeriCorps and American Climate Corps
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