Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. Is participation in the education program MANDATORY?
A. All corpsmembers, no matter what their previous educational experience, must attend education classes. Classes are designed to increase personal development and leadership skills.
Q. What kinds of classes will I be taking?
A. There are many kinds of classes offered to corpsmembers. These include:
- High School Academics
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Field Education |
CAHSEE and GED Preparation
- English as a Second Language
- Leadership
- Environmental Ethics
- Emergency Response
- CPR
- Goal Setting
- Career Development
- Resume Writing and Interviewing
- Conflict Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Public Speaking
- Computer Skills
Those who have already graduated from high school will work toward personalized educational goals.
Q. Can I earn my high school diploma and/or GED?
A. MCC is affiliated with the John Muir Charter School. Corpsmembers have the opportunity to take academic high school classes and finish the State of California graduation requirements. Each June, MCC holds an impressive "cap and gown" graduation for the graduating corpsmembers.
Q. How long will it take to earn my diploma?
A. It depends on how many credits you need. Credits are earned both during the Friday classes and for the work performed during the week. Although the standard length of time a corpsmember stays is one year, corpsmembers are always allowed to stay a little longer if they need more time to finish the requirements.
Q. What if I have had trouble in schools in the past?
A. MCC helps each corpsmember set personal education and career goals. Classes are very small, and individual assistance is given.
Q. Can I take college classes?
A. Some corpsmembers take college classes on Fridays. Other corpsmembers take college classes at nearby junior colleges, and MCC contributes to their tuition.
Q. Are scholarships available?
A. Scholarships are available for all MCC corpsmembers. Details are available through the AmeriCorps program
Q. Are internships available?
A. Internships or mentorships can be arranged for individual corpsmembers in specific areas of interest. These programs allow corpsmembers to work and discover what actually happens in various kinds of jobs. Examples of possible internship placements include computer repair, landscape, and waste management companies as well as state and federal agencies.
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