CT RISE Network: On-Track Mentor AmeriCorps Program
Make a difference in the lives of Connecticut students today.
On-Track Mentors support ninth-grade students during a pivotal transition year, helping them build the foundation for high school and postsecondary success. As part of a dedicated team in RISE partner schools, members provide personalized support and serve as student advocates, working to ensure every student graduates with a strong plan and the skills and confidence to succeed.
These AmeriCorps Members are helping Connecticut students succeed and prepare for the world ahead of them.
RISE’s On-Track Mentor (OTM) program is a student success initiative in partnership with Serve Connecticut and AmeriCorps designed to ensure more students stay on track to graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary opportunities. AmeriCorps members will be placed in public high schools in the state as On-Track Mentors supporting Grade 9 students through individual relationship management of a caseload of high risk and vulnerable students. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for ensuring their caseload of students are on track to promote to grade 10, significantly increasing students' likelihood of on-time graduation.
Program Details
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Service Sites
High Schools
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Service Areas
Hartford and New Haven
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Member Benefits
Full-Time Service Opportunities, Living Allowance, Health Insurance, Education Award, and more.
Are you curious about becoming an AmeriCorps Member with CT RISE Network?
The RISE’s On-Track Mentor (OTM) program is currently ACCEPTING applications for the 2026-2027 program year! If you have questions regarding the application process, click the button below.
Kristin Negron, Program Director
knegron@ctrise.org
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"Without AmeriCorps, I wouldn't have discovered that my vocation lies in service. This program has allowed me to explore my career interests while building professional skills in the public and non-profit sectors."
- Clare, current AmeriCorps Member serving in Hartford, CT
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"Without AmeriCorps, I would not be learning as much as I am now -- about the New Haven community and about working in schools. I am honing in on my skills in the role of On-Track Mentor that will ultimately prepare me for a more permanent role in schools, such as being a school counselor."
- Annie, current AmeriCorps Member serving in New Haven, CT
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"My advice to someone interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member would be to come in with an open mind and be ready to learn. It’s a great opportunity to gain experience, build new skills, and make a real impact in the community."
- Angel, current AmeriCorps Member serving in Hartford, CT
Recruitment Timeline
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Application Opens
May 2026
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Interviews & Screening
Rolling 2026-2027
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Application Closes
Rolling 2026-2027
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Service Begins
Rolling 2026-2027
Additional Information
Grantee Organization: Connecticut RISE Network
AmeriCorps State Federal Award: $400,000
Local Match Investment: $688,803
Number of Member Positions & Types: 16 Full-Time (1,700-hour) Member Positions
