RI Department of Education

Name of Organization: Rhode Island Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Center. http://www.ride.ri.gov/

Address: 255 Westminister Street, Providence RI 02903

Description of the overall mission of this organization: RIDE oversees 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs).These are federally funded, high quality after-school and summer programs. They provide students with academic support, enrichment, and school engagement. They complement students' regular academic program.

Ages of youth served: 5-18

Name of Mentor: Jan Mermin, 21st Century CLC Coordinator & Expanded Learning Opportunity Specialist

Hours worked: (3 hours per day, Tue-Thu, 10am-1pm)

Description of your role and duties: Assist and engage in grantee funding and administrative cycle
Assist with social and emotional learning standard and indicators
Engage and assist in state and federal reporting

Description of the culture of the place: office setting (individual cubicle), casual wear (no jeans)

Additional Requirements: travel to site visits

Special notes on the process of getting this internship: Position requires to apply online followed by two interviews

Other internship opportunities with this organization: Interns will have the opportunity to learn the foundations of local nonprofit organizations that are funded under the 21st CCLC.

What three TAGS would you use to label this internship?

administrative, curriculum, unpaid

Your name: Yuselly Mendoza

Your cohort: 5

Your email address if others can contact you: email.to.yuselly at gmail.com