What is Young Adult Transition Corps?
AmeriCorps/YATC members collaborate with high school students with disabilities to develop ongoing service learning projects. Members also engage young adults with disabilities in educational and community-based programs in the Columbus area that promote community service, community access, and social skill development, three areas critical to successful transition. Please visit our Program Page to learn more about the programs offered by YATC.
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
Full-time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans. AmeriCorps members also receive a modest living allowance and benefits during their term of service.
AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. The Corporation also oversees Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America. Together these programs engage more than 1.5 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year.
How do I get involved?
To learn more about becoming a YATC member or participating young adult (a.k.a. participant), or to learn how to volunteer with YATC, please visit our Get Involved page.
Inclusion Statement
Young Adult Transition Corps is committed to the inclusion of members with all levels of ability. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying, interviewing, or performing the essential functions of the position, please contact Jillian Ober at 614.247.6392 (phone/TTY) to privately discuss your specific needs.
Mission Statement
Young Adult Transition Corps is committed to improving the quality of life for youth with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life through activities that promote community service, community access, and social skill development.
YATC's Monthly Newlsetter
To view YATC's Monthly Newsletter please visit the Events Page. To be added to the YATC Newsletter Listserv, please email Karla Kmetz at kkmetz@yatcohio.org.
