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Please share this opportunity within your network! Selected members will train in Ann Arbor but will have a workspace within commute distance from their Michigan residence. It's not just for young people, but rather anyone 17 years or older with at least a
high school diploma. It's late, but not too late to apply!</div>
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Questions? contact Chris Greene Hutchings, Program Manager, Michigan Moonshot, Merit Network, crgreene@merit.edu, 734.527.5745</div>
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The <a title="https://www.americanconnectioncorps.org/" id="LPlnk170700" href="https://www.americanconnectioncorps.org/">
American Connection Corps</a> is an <b>AmeriCorps program</b> that leverages the power of national service to expand people’s economic opportunities, bridge their social network, and open them up to different perspectives. It focuses on
<b>serving digitally disconnected communities</b> across America.</div>
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<b>Wait, didn't AmeriCorps get Defunded?</b></div>
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Although more than 1000 AmeriCorps programs were cut in early 2025, ACC was not. ACC is considered a highly efficient and effective AmeriCorps program and our service continues.</div>
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<b>What is the Opportunity?</b></div>
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ACC applicants who qualify will be considered for <b>placement at Merit Network for the service year running October 14, 2025 through August 2026</b>. The ACC Members will work closely with the team at Merit to
<b>help create "digital opportunities" around the state of Michigan</b>. This may include working with local libraries and other nonprofits to promote existing digital skills classes, computer labs, loaner hotspots etc; creating educational materials to help
Michigan residents avoid online scams; or making sure residents are aware when a new internet service is available in their neighborhood. You can hear about
<a style="margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" title="https://umich.zoom.us/rec/share/DR9la-Dc1XhFeeATocydY85qd7-xwfnT91ELjVd5lEDrr3WoM0BgCtW0Q1yXA9BS.96JL4mJUwW3DmOrB?startTime=1746547295000" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA1b041cb4-ff6f-90d2-0b6e-23a5d236d5c8" href="https://umich.zoom.us/rec/share/DR9la-Dc1XhFeeATocydY85qd7-xwfnT91ELjVd5lEDrr3WoM0BgCtW0Q1yXA9BS.96JL4mJUwW3DmOrB?startTime=1746547295000">
what it's like to be an ACC Member at Merit</a> in this recorded webinar.</div>
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<b>What are the benefits for ACC members?</b></div>
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$33,000 stipend for the service year</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 15px;">
$7,395 AmeriCorps Education Award</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 15px;">
Option for monthly premium reimbursement for medical, dental, and vision coverage (if applicable)</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 15px;">
Access to a national network of Members, community partners, alumni, and 1:1 support</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: 15px;">
Student loan forbearance and childcare support</li></ul>
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<b>How do I apply?</b></div>
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Visit the<a title="https://www.americanconnectioncorps.org/prospectivemembers" id="LPlnk242790" href="https://www.americanconnectioncorps.org/prospectivemembers"> ACC website</a>, and apply online. You will be contacted by a recruitment specialist for next
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