Resilience Corps Learning Pathway
Resilience Corps is a young adult workforce development program for San José residents.
Resilience Corps Associates in the Learning Pathway:
- Earn a living wage
- Receive professional development training and workshops
- Gain experience in the expanded learning field working with high needs students in grades K-8
"The energy and talent from our young San Joséans in the Resilience Corps are helping us tackle many of our greatest challenges—from the pandemic to climate change to widening gaps in educational and economic outcomes." — Former Mayor Sam Liccardo, San José
About Resilience Corps
How It Started
In March 2021, Former Mayor Sam Liccardo launched Resilience Corps. This jobs program for young adults focuses on five critical areas of community resilience. One area is overcoming the learning loss of struggling students.
The City of San José appointed the San José Public Library to lead the development and implementation of the Resilience Corps Learning Pathway. The Resilience Corps Learning Pathway program aims to accelerate learning growth among high-need K-8 students in San José. The program achieves this goal by employing qualified part-time Resilience Corps Associates. Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services leads the Resilience Corps Climate Change Pathway, which is also part of Resilience Corps.
Joining the Youth Service Corps
Resilience Corps Learning Pathway San José joined the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps, formally known as #CalifornianForAll Youth Jobs Corps Program, in 2022. Key goals for the program include:
- Increase employment for underserved youth in San José while providing a living wage and professional development opportunities.
- Develop meaningful career pathways in public service and community-based organizations through job training and experience in expanded learning programs.
- Enhance organizational capacity to address challenges in the key focus area of learning loss recovery by providing staffing solutions that help to lower student-teacher ratios and provide subject-specific support.
Who's Involved?
Launched in 2021, Resilience Corps is a living-wage, paid work experience designed for 18-30-year-old residents of San José. Priority will be given to applicants who meet at least two of the following criteria:
- Are in or transitioning from foster care
- Are or were justice-involved
- Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system
- Are low-income
- May have difficulty finding employment
- Are unemployed and/or out of school
- Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
- Are first-generation college students
See more information about the Youth Service Corps
Resilience Corps Learning Pathway Associates are placed at qualified program providers in San José where they provide afterschool and tutoring support to high-need K-8 students.
These are part-time positions. Associates will gain firsthand experience in the educational and afterschool profession. The San José Public Library Foundation, as the employee of record, provides financial compensation, training, and professional development.
Program Partners
Resilience Corps Learning Pathway Associates hired through this program will work with approved program partners:
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
- Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
- Mount Pleasant Elementary School District (MPESD) After School
- Parks and Recreation ROCK afterschool
- San José Public Library
- Think Together Alum Rock
About the Expanded Learning Programs
Expanded learning programs with Resilience Corps Associates are aligned to common core anchor standards. They prioritize whole child learning opportunities including social-emotional learning, academics, and physical activity. All programs follow CDC public health and safety guidelines and best practices.
Benefits for Associates
- Expect to work a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours a week.
- On-the-job training and support.
- Monthly Professional Development that include Financial Literacy, Career Development, Resume & Interview Workshops, and Expanded Learning Career Specific Trainings.
- Opportunities to network with educational organizations, City Departments, and local Community Based Organizations.
- Support and resources to transition into permanent full-time or part-time employment in the expanded learning and education field.
Apply for a Job
For more information about job opportunities with the Resilience Corps Learning Pathway, please visit the San José Public Library Foundation webpage.
Contact Us
For more information about becoming a Resilience Corps Learning Pathway Associate or Program Partner, please contact us:
- Call: 408-808-2115
- Email: amanda.otte@sjlibrary.org
Donors
We're grateful for the financial support provided by the City of San José through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the State of California Youth Jobs Corps. We're also thankful for the administrative support provided by the San José Public Library Foundation.
