College and Career Associate CASC-VISTA LeFlore

Overview

The Early College & Career Connections (EC3) VISTA project aligns with Carl Albert State College’s (CASC) mission of “Providing affordable, accessible, & exceptional education that fosters student success”. CASC has a history of partnering with schools & communities in Sequoyah and LeFlore Counties. The VISTA EC3 project provides career & college resources for students, parents & school personnel in LeFlore & Sequoyah counties.

This 3-year initiative increases capacity by aligning with VISTA goals for Economic Opportunity & Education. VISTA members will be phased in for each county by the school year 2025. Anticipated annual impact will be more than 1,000 student-family combinations. EC3 Associates will contribute by coordinating volunteer support for career/college fairs, supporting school counselors with ICAP-related resources, connecting school personnel & students with appropriate Career Tech Centers, college admissions staff, or military recruiters.

EC3 Associates will match ICAP resources with procedures, policy & language used by these partners to help school personnel, students & families better understand career & college options beyond high school, & how to get there. In February 2026 two EC3 Associates will start in LeFlore County schools with more added in the spring/summer. Experienced educators that understand Career Tech & K-20 models are ideal candidates for EC3 Associate positions.

This VISTA project will encourage students to get a head-start on career & college goals; attending Career Tech Centers or through college credit courses while in high school. EC3 will aid families by providing support mechanisms for concurrent enrollment, financial aid, scholarship applications, internships, workforce placement, military recruiting, & pathways to college degrees.

• Participate in CASC, VISTA and partner PD.
• Represent EC3 at partner meetings (LeFlore County administrators, Choctaw Nation, Kiamichi Technology Center (KTC), and colleges).
• Attend CASC VISTA EC3 project meetings.
• Collect data and report program impact for schools and partners.
• Recruit volunteers and organize school-hosted career and college fairs.
• Develop/identify resources that explain the procedures and policies used by schools, Choctaw Nation, KTC, and colleges/universities. These include career aptitude assessments, recruitment options, scholarship availability, financial aid application, concurrent enrollment, graduation requirements, internship opportunities, and workforce placement.
• Partner with school counselors/administrators to design ICAP-aligned programs that can be implemented at the school.
• Act as a liaison between schools, Choctaw Nation, KTC, and colleges/universities.
• Provide VISTA EC3 program awareness through marketing efforts/community outreach.

Training, Living Allowance, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage*, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Childcare assistance if eligible.

• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

Terms Car recommended.

Service Areas Tribal, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Education, Community and Economic Development.

Skills Fund raising/Grant Writing, Youth Development, Communications, Recruitment, Community Organization, Leadership, Counseling, Computers/Technology.

Program Type: Ameri Corps VISTA

Program College and Career Associate CASC-VISTA LeFlore County

Program Start/End Date 02/09/2026 - 02/08/2027

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level Graduate degree (e.g. MA, PhD, MD, JD)

Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

Program Locations OKLAHOMA

Languages English

Accepting Applications From 01/01/2026 To 02/16/2026

Contact Ed Kennedy

1507 S McKenna St

Poteau OK 74953

ekennedy

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