Leah Pagano | Literacy First 📚📖

📢Your voice matters more than ever. Take 2 minutes and tell your lawmakers that AmeriCorps is essential to your community. 📢📢📢 USE THIS LINK 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝 Exploring AmeriCorps Opportunities with Leah Pagano: From Service Years to Career Paths Join Nicki Fiocco, founder of AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, in an enlightening conversation with Leah Pagano, an AmeriCorps alumna based in Austin, Texas. Leah shares her diverse experiences serving on the west coast, detailing her journey from an education degree to her impactful work with AmeriCorps programs. Leah discusses the importance of civic engagement, the skills she gained during her service years, and her transition to Literacy First in Central Texas. Learn about the application process, program benefits, and the collaborative efforts of various AmeriCorps programs in Austin. Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional looking to pivot, this episode sheds light on how AmeriCorps can be a transformative experience. 00:00 Introduction to the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast 01:58 Leah Pagano's AmeriCorps Journey 05:40 Experiences and Skills Gained During Service 10:50 Transitioning to a Career in Education 12:45 Joining Literacy First and Current Role 15:32 Program Details and Recruitment Information 19:48 Application Process and Benefits 22:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 🔁🔁🔁🔁🔁🔁 How to Get Connected: ➡️Literacy First Become a Tutor Page ➡️Literacy First LinkedIn ➡️Literacy First Instagram ➡️AmeriCorps Central Texas ➡️AmeriCorps Central Texas LinkedIn ➡️AmeriCorps Central Texas Instagram Alumni Connections AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group Join the official AmeriCorps Alumni Network with Service Year AmeriCorps Opportunities Schools of National Service - Find an institute that will match/ honor or offer other incentives toward your Segal Education Award - Employers of National Service - Find employers who prioritize AmeriCorps Alumni service in their hiring 🤠Shout outs! 🌟🌟Podcast Production and Marketing support provided by Do Good, Be Good - they provide training for AmeriCorps programs and are staffed by AmeriCorps alumni. 🌟🌟Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan Metivier of Time or Money Production. Thank you, Dan! (p.s., he's an NCCC AmeriCorps Alumni) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★