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Center for Career Development and Community-Based Learning
careerdevelopment@inverhills.edu
651-450-3683
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IHCC Civic Scholars Program
This opportunity is supported by Dakota Electric and the IHCC Foundation.
Civic skills are critical for employment success and effective citizenship. Community-based learning (CBL) teaches skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration.
As a Civic Scholar, you will have the opportunity to earn a $250 scholarship with an option to renew for spring semester.
Program Components
- Civic Scholars Kick Off
- Attend three community-based learning events (a menu of choices will be provided)
- OR Participants can waive the three events by participating in one of these options:
- Enrolled in a community-based learning course for credit (contact Shannon Williams, swilliams@inverhills.edu) for a list of eligible courses
- Work as a community service work study employee (current opportunities include Neighbors Inc., DARTS, the IHCC food and resource center, or elementary reading tutor)
- OR Participants can waive the three events by participating in one of these options:
- End-of-Semester Wrap Up
Eligibility
- Enrolled in 6 or more credits at IHCC in fall 2021.
- Priority will be given to students with a financial need.
- There are five scholarships available for fall semester.
- Commitment to the program components listed above.
How to Apply
The 2021-2022 applications have closed. Please check back in summer 2022 for updates.
Contact
Shannon Williams
Community-Based Learning Coordinator
swilliams@inverhills.edu
