{"id":2193,"date":"2022-08-25T10:41:21","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T14:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-community-engagement\/?page_id=2193"},"modified":"2025-05-22T10:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:42:14","slug":"nextgen-service-corps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-community-engagement\/programs-and-initiatives\/nextgen-service-corps\/","title":{"rendered":"NextGen Service Corps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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麻豆传媒在线 has partnered with the Volcker Alliance<\/a> to join the Next Generation Service Corps<\/strong> (NextGen Service), a national network of over <\/span>20 higher education institutions committed to preparing undergraduate students for public service careers. Launched in AY2022, with a generous grant from the Volcker Alliance, the NGSC offers students an opportunity to learn about complex challenges from different perspectives; develop essential leadership skills through experiential learning; and build a diverse network of student peers. The NGSC will be\u00a0 a four-year, developmental program comprising three core elements:\u00a0 Community Action Teams; multiple cross-sector internships with governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and\/or private corporations; and a credentialed certificate program.<\/span><\/p>\n

The purpose of the NGSC is to \u201cintroduce undergraduates from all majors to public service values and build practical, collaborative leadership skills\u201d and open doors \u201cto careers in public service for college students\u201d (Volcker Alliance, \u201cNext Generation Service Corps\u201d). NGSC students receive a $2,000 per year scholarship, and attend bi-weekly cohort meetings examining state and local public service needs and positive service outcomes to address those needs. Students also participate in \u201cNational Days of Service\u201d events on campus, and participate in training sessions, conferences, and co-curricular activities to enhance their understanding of civic engagement and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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