Communities In Schools of North Carolina

Join the CISNC team! The Accounting Specailist works with a high degree of independence to support colleagues, third parties, and the mission of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) by managing and performing tasks related to key accounting operations. These areas include but are not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management. The person in this role has access to sensitive information and must maintain strict confidentiality. Interested? Visit our website to read the full job description and apply today! https://lnkd.in/dkfWTbEZ

⭐Congrats Grads!⭐ 🎓Yesterday, Jobs for North Carolina's Graduates (JNCG) students at Wallace Rose Hill High School officially became high school graduates! We are so proud of them and wish them continued success as they embark on new journies. Scroll through to see pictures of the graduates with their JNCG College and Career Specialist, Miranda. #allInforkids

Meet our Reentry To Resilience (R2R) team. CISNC's R2R program serves youth transitioning from Youth Development Centers (YDC's ) back into their communities and schools. Last month, for Second Chance Act Month, the R2R team held a "Rep Your YDC" competition, encouraging students to share what a second chance means to them through song, poetry, rap, art, crochet work, and written stories. All of the youth entries were AMAZING!! One winner was chosen from each YDC, and that winner “competed” against each respective YDC winner. The competition was strong, and the youth really showed their creativity! It was a tough choice for the R2R team! The overall winner of the Second Chance Month “Rep Your YDC” competition is a young lady at Chatham YDC.

Shaki'ya is a senior in our Jobs for North Carolina's Graduates (JNCG) program. When asked how JNCG impacted her, this was her response: "JNCG has helped me truly understand myself and has given me the courage to go after whatever I put my mind to. I am thankful for this course because it has taught me so many valuable life skills that most people don't learn until they are well into adulthood. Not only was the class amazing but Ms.Robinson is an amazing teacher who actually takes time to connect with us, make us feel good about ourselves, and lead us in the right direction. She always pushed us to be better than we were the day before." Visit our website to learn more about our JNCG program. #allInforkids

Courtney was referred to her CIS Student Support Specialist, Ms. Watkins, who worked with her to address her attendance barriers and develop a plan to make sure she attended school regularly. One of Ms. Watkin’s strategies was to create a safe and engaging space at school. Through one of the paint socials, Courtney regained her passion for art. She looks forward to Ms. Watkins’s paint sessions, and the opportunity for more creative outlets is now one of her motivators to keep attending school. Since engaging with CIS and Ms. Watkins, she has grown both personally and academically. Courtney is looking ahead to a much more positive future, thanks to the supports provided by Ms. Watkins and Communities In Schools. Read more about Courtney and her story of perseverance. https://lnkd.in/e5VCV56m

Meet Courtney, a CIS Senior. Courtney is a senior who is now on track to graduate in June. Courtney was referred to her CIS Student Support Specialist, Ms. Watkins, who worked with her to address her attendance barriers and develop a plan to make sure she attended school regularly. One of Ms. Watkin’s strategies was to create a safe and engaging space at school. She offers attendance incentives like paint socials, one-on-one sessions with snacks, and access to the CIS quiet room, a relaxing retreat for students to complete work or have a moment to themselves. Through one of the paint socials, Courtney regained her passion for art... Visit https://lnkd.in/e5VCV56m to read more about Courtney's story of perseverance!

At CISNC, we bring resources and support directly inside the school to ensure every student has what they need to flourish in school, the workforce, and life. We break down the barriers that prevent students from graduating and empower them to dream of new possibilities. 🎓Over the next few weeks, we will be spotlighting our graduates and sharing uplifting stories of perseverance. Join us in celebrating every student's success this graduation season!

We are hiring! CISNC is looking for a Director of Human Resources to join our team. To learn more about the role visit: https://jsco.re/fcg4a

We are incredibly excited to announce our 2024 CISNC Annual Impact Conference from August 6th-7th, 2024 in Charlotte, NC! One way to engage in the conference is to submit a proposal to present during one of the many breakout sessions. The conference theme this year is "CIS Olympics: Grow Together, Shine Forever” and we invite you to submit proposals that showcase your expertise and insights in integrated student supports; using data; evidence-based strategies to improve attendance, behavior, college/career readiness, and parent/family engagement; bridging research and implementation; and managing programs/organizations to improve results for schools and students. Submit your proposal using this link: https://shorturl.at/goP23 Proposals are due by May 17th, 2024, and acceptance notifications will be sent by May 31st, 2024. 

I had the opportunity to facilitate a training session with Communities In Schools of North Carolina Program Directors from across the state. Working with Jes and Co, I spent a wonderful afternoon with them exploring leadership and service.