2026-2027 College Corps Fellows

The ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Center for Community Learning and Leadership is now hiring for the CaliforniansForAll College Corps. Join a fun and creative team of fellow students to serve with local after school programs and non-profit organizations. Fellows design engaging activities and provide literacy enrichment for K-3rd graders. No experience necessary, training is provided. 

The CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a historic state level investment in service that aims to reduce college debt and support students who serve the community for an academic year. ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø undergraduate students who complete 450 hours of service through the College Corps receive up to $10,000 to help pay for college.

If you have questions, please email joanna.solis@sjsu.edu.


Term of Service

  • August 2026 - May 2027
  • Must be available between 2-5pm on multiple weekdays
  • Must be available on Fridays from 9am-12pm for training

Service Locations

  • Service predominantly takes place within 10 miles of campus

Duties

  • Serve in after school programs
  • Provide literacy enrichment within after school programs
  • Develop enrichment activities with a team
  • Participate in trainings, team meetings, service projects, and weekly seminars
  • Attend statewide cohort initiatives

Eligibility

  • At least 18 years old
  • An ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above who will be enrolled full time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
  • Complete and pass a background checks upon hire
  • COVID vaccination with booster and clear TB test before service

Benefits 

  • $7,000 provided in monthly installments
  • $3,000 Education Award (upon completion of the program year)
  • Priority registration to be able to serve on weekday afternoons
  • Professional experience and skills
  • Connections with Fellows across the state in-person regional events
  • A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside Fellows across the state 

Application for the 2026-27 Cohort

We hire on a rolling basis. Once all spots are filled we will close the application. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

26-27 College Corps Paper Application [pdf]

Program Timeline

March 25 - June 30, 2026 Interviews and in-person workshops to complete background checks.
August 17 and 18, 2026 Orientation and Program Begins
May 31, 2027 Program Ends

 

Info Sessions

Date Time Link to Register
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