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The Digital Service Fellows (DSF) AmeriCorps program has remained a cornerstone for seniors and recent high school graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in technology, advancing their education, and providing service to their schools and communities. The DSF program, a recipient of the School District of Philadelphia’s Best Practices Award in Technology Support Services 2006, will be entering its sixth year of operation. [|DSFApplication2008_22.pdf] [|DSFBenefits_20081.pdf] [|DSF_Brochure_Recruitment2.pdf] [|DSF_Flyer.pdf].

The DSF program is a full-time, yearlong service learning mentorship experience. Fellows receive a living stipend, college credit and a $4,725.00 Education Award, among other benefits (please see the attached Benefits flier for more details). Our model currently supports both a Technical Support Team and Digital Media Team. We are seeking candidates who are:

- Technically savvy and/or motivated to learn in the following areas: hardware and software, computer applications and digital media (video production, graphic and web design); - Interested in making a difference in their schools and communities by working to bridge the Digital Divide; - Interested in gaining practical, hands-on IT and/or digital media experience as well as industry certifications (ICDL, CompTIA A+, Applecare, Final Cut Pro and Adobe products); - Responsible, enthusiastic, and able to work as part of a team; - Interested in working with Philadelphia youth in-after school and in-school technology and digital media activities and clubs.

Attached are a program brochure, a flyer, a benefits sheet and a 2008-2009 application. We are currently accepting applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis. All final decisions will be made by mid-June. If you would like us to make a presentation at your site and/or receive additional materials please contact Naomi Levine, the Program Manager, at nlevine@cisphl.org or call our offices at       (215) 299 4680   or        (267) 278 9011.