Robinson Center receives AmeriCorps grant | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Robinson Center receives AmeriCorps grant Robinson Center receives AmeriCorps grant Published: August 04, 2011 Author: Paul Murphy The Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) has been awarded a $133,427 grant from the State of Indiana to create six full- and 12 part-time AmeriCorps service positions. Each full-time employee, along with two of the part-time employees, will focus on providing direct services to one of the RCLC’s six educational programs: Adult education, Youth education, Shakespeare Company, Youth Entrepreneurship, Take 10 and Supplemental Education Services. In addition to providing direct services, the hired employees will also play active roles in recruiting volunteers, program development and capacity building. The RCLC is actively seeking individuals 18 years or older with at least a GED to fill both the year-long full- and part-time positions. Founded in 2001 as an initiative between the University of Notre Dame and the Northeast Neighborhood, the RCLC aims to strengthen the Northeast Neighborhood of South Bend through relationship building and educational opportunities by promoting innovation and excellence. Programs are overseen by an Advisory Board comprised of neighborhood residents, program partners and Notre Dame faculty, staff and students. “This is a model of partnership,” said Jennifer Knapp Beudert, RCLC manager. “The center is unique because it’s a real collaboration between community and University.” Notre Dame students play major parts at the Center by taking on active roles in tutoring and mentoring youth. Participants believe their work at the center becomes an integral part of their Notre Dame experiences. “Seeing the difference that a little bit of tutoring and mentoring can make, it’s kept me grounded on what is really important in my future,” said Jennifer Jesse, a student worker and recent Notre Dame graduate. “Inspiring and educating people has changed my life.” Student involvement is further encouraged by faculty and staff who consistently offer their time and expertise to help guests at the center. The RCLC has been extremely successful in their programs, some having become a curriculum model for others in and outside the South Bend area. Its Lego Robotics League consistently places in state-wide competitions, most recently taking first in project placement at the inaugural Lego League Championships in Indianapolis. In its nine-year history, more than 5,500 people have participated in classes and activities at the RCLC. More information on the AmeriCorps positions is available online at jobs.nd.edu. Contact: Jennifer Knapp Beudart, RCLC manager, 574-631-2686, Knappbeudert.1@nd.edu Posted In: Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 dCEC to Award 2023 ND Evangelium Vitae Medal to Robert P. George September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 15, 2022 In new book on global Catholicism, Provost John McGreevy explores modern history, current challenges of the Church September 15, 2022 Death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Notre Dame September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn