https://wilsonlg.com/staff/profile/corey-j-ross

The AmeriCorps Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) bridges the digital divide for new Immigrants and low-income communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul.Tasked with developing curriculum for basic computer skills classes including keyboard skills, Word, email, internet, online job search and job applications; teach basic computer skills classes to Latino and immigrant adults; provide orientation and support to online distance learning opportunities that allow Latino and immigrant adults to practice and improve English language skills.Provide instruction and support for online job search to allow Latino and immigrant adults who are unemployed or underemployed; recruit, interview, and screen new volunteers, attend volunteer fairs and events; develop and manage pre-service and ongoing trainings for volunteers to teach computer skills classes; supervise volunteers and interns who are teaching computer skills classes; register and enroll new students; track attendance and progress.

-Full-time student-Candidate for B.A. in Sociology-Dean's Honor List Fall 2012-Member of Purple Gloves and Foreign Affairs Club, Student Organizations at University of St. Thomas

-Acquired customer service experience in a retail environment-Stocking and shipping; logistical experience-Set and organized in-store displays-Cooperated with team members to effectively promote Gap Cards

-Clerical work and data-entry-Filed legal briefs-Assisted in discovery research

-Led daily child, teen, and adult English courses-Created weekly lesson plans for various learner levels-Organized grammar and cultural exercises to enhance language comprehension

-Office and supply manager-Phone bank organizer and voter registration coordinator-Staging location director for GOTV-Extensive canvassing-Data entry training

-Gained customer relation experience-Increased interpersonal skills-Acquired product sales knowledge

-Engaged in clerical work-Improved organizational skill and enhanced relevant data entry skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications)-Political lobbying experience and civic participation