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Higher Education Resources & Opportunities Program
About H.E.R.O. Program
The Human Rights Education Institute (HREI) has initiated a new program in coordination with the AmeriCorps VISTA Project, “Better Futures for Idaho Youth” and under the sponsorship of United Way of North Idaho. The Higher Education Resources & Opportunities (H.E.R.O.) program is grant-funded by the Avista Foundation, Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene Evening, Rotary District 5080 and is designed to connect with individuals who are 16 to 25 years old that are struggling with career and college choices that in turn may lead to long term financial instability. The program will connect participants with mentors in their desired field of interest as well as provide workshops and tutoring free of charge to help further educational and career-wise pursuits. Students in College or Universities in Coeur d’Alene, students in school districts of Coeur d’Alene, Lakeland, Post Falls, and any individuals who fall under the description of the program will be able to benefit from the H.E.R.O. program.
H.E.R.O. Program Opportunities
The H.E.R.O. Program has many opportunities for students, community members, speakers, and businesses to get involved. Our main opportunites are listed below.
Career Fairs
The H.E.R.O. Program Career Fair takes an approach of an opportunity for you to learn what is sought after in employees and advice on career or education paths that you could follow. Next career fair date coming soon.
Tutoring
Tutors will be available FREE of charge to any student. Tutors will primarily be available at HREI but will also be placed at schools in our community depending on the needs of the school and students. Tutoring will be open to any student from any school when at HREI.
Mentorship
Education being a primary objective, the H.E.R.O. program looks to further the abilities of students to pursue their goals. Students will be directed to resources and preexisting policies that can help those in need, acknowledging financial and other such barriers that can create difficulties in achieving higher education. Counselor recommendation and volunteer recruitment has already begun for the program, with student/mentor matching and introduction being established. Mentors will work in one-on-one scenarios with their mentees in order to develop guiding relationships and create productive learning environments. Mentor meetings will continue throughout the school year either at the school, the library, or the HREI. Each mentor is a leader or expert in the community who has undergone vetting by the CDA school district.
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Workshops
The workshops will cover topics that will empower and enrich participants. The workshops will also be open to individuals who are not participating in the mentorship aspect of the H.E.R.O. program that would like to benefit from the material presented. The list below is intended for quick reference.
Sponsors
We would like to thank the following sponsors for making the H.E.R.O. Program possible.
H.E.R.O. Program Volunteer Information
We have opportunities for individuals to volunteer specifically for the H.E.R.O. Program. Please submit your application to HEROprogram@HREI.org or submit via the H.E.R.O. contact form linked below.
Mentor
A mentor will be partnered to a student and if your schedule permits, may possibly be assigned to two students. Once paired with a mentee, mentor is required to meet with mentee for a minimum of two to four hours per month. During that time you will work closely with the student to help them understand the resources in our community and help them identify what career paths or education paths they are interested in following. The mentor will also attend some workshops, tutoring, and career fair to help encourage student participation.
Workshop Presenter
Presenters will provide an educational workshop on a specific topic that is determined together between the presenter and AmeriCorp VISTA. The presenter will complete all speaker forms which include a section for send an outline of planned presentation and perceived outcomes. This will ensure that the presentation aligns with the H.E.R.O. Program.
Focus Group Facilitator
Assist in collecting information during student focus group session.
Workshop Leader
A workshop leader will be helping presenters with any activities that the workshop has for the individuals. This will include but is not limited to helping execute the goal of the activity in the workshop by providing guidance or helping keep participants on the goal of the activity.
Tutor
Will provide tutoring one to two times a week and must be comfortable and proficient in your subject area. Meet students at the school and go over their homework assignments in the applicable subject area. Ask students about specific topics or subject areas that are giving them trouble or that warrant further exploration. Review recent homework assignment and test scores, and work through problems or questions that the student did not answer correctly. Employ proven study aides to prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes. Take notes during tutoring sessions so you can follow up with the student later. Communicate with parents/guardians about trouble areas or any other issue that requires attention.
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