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AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting

AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting is an annual training event that brings AmeriCorps programs from across the state together to share best practices, connect with one another and OneStar staff, and receive essential training on grant and program management.

Goals:

  • Learn new strategies for growth from a programmatic, member management, and grant administration perspective.
  • Connect with peers in national service and with OneStar staff.
  • Reflect on best practices and collaborate with peers to continue delivering high quality, impactful programs to members and service recipients.

What

AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting is an annual training event that brings AmeriCorps programs from across the state together to share best practices, connect with one another and OneStar staff, and receive essential training on grant and program management.

When

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT

The deadline to register was Friday, February 3, 2023.

Who

AmeriCorps State programs funded by OneStar are required to attend the AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting on an annual basis. It is MANDATORY for the designated Primary Program Contact to attend. If the primary contact is unable to attend and wishes to send substitutes, please email your OneStar Program Officer. Additional representatives from the grantee organization are invited to attend, space permitting. All grantee staff who work with AmeriCorps members are strongly encouraged to attend.

AmeriCorps National Direct programs operating in Texas are also invited to attend.

On Thursday, March 2, we will be hosting a Workforce Development Planning Grant Learning Collaborative open exclusively to Workforce Development Planning Grant recipients. Eligible attendees will receive additional details on how to register for this training opportunity from OneStar’s Senior Program Development Officer.

Where

Commons Conference Center
10100 Burnet Rd, Building 137, Austin, TX 78758

Commons Conference Center

Getting There

For navigation purposes, please enter the building address at 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758 into your GPS device.

All attendees will have access to free on-site parking at the Commons Conference Center for the duration of the AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting. Registrants will receive a parking permit via email prior to the event that also contains parking instructions and maps. Print the permit and display it on your vehicle’s dashboard. If you do not receive a permit prior to your arrival, enter the conference center and request a permit at the registration table. ADA accessible spaces are located in all parking lots.

The Austin MetroRapid bus stop is located on Exploration Way on the west side of the Commons Building and offers transit daily along a 15-mile route through Austin. For more information, please visit capmetro.org/route803.

Additional directions and instructions can be found here.

Where to Stay

AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting participants are eligible for negotiated pricing that falls within current GSA daily lodging rates at the following nearby hotels. Click on the direct booking links below to reserve.

Accommodations

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.

To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. The use of face masks is optional but welcome for those with health concerns. Hand sanitizer will be available for all participants.

To request an accommodation, please indicate your needs when completing the online registration form. For inquiries about accessibility, contact bettyjo@onestarfoundation.org or (512) 287-2041.

AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting is an annual training event that brings AmeriCorps programs from across the state together to share best practices, connect with one another and OneStar staff, and receive essential training on grant and program management.

Goals:

  • Learn new strategies for growth from a programmatic, member management, fiscal, and grant administration perspective.
  • Connect virtually with their in national service and with OneStar staff.
  • Reflect on the best practices and collaborate with peers to continue delivering high quality, impactful programs to members and service recipients.

Meet the Speakers

Click here to view bios of OneStar staff members presenting at AmeriCorps Texas Grantee Meeting.

It’s All Connected: Leveraging Lived Experiences to Build Inclusive Community Spaces
Dimensions of Successful Site Management
Storytelling with Program Data
Lunch & Learn: Recruitment
Should I take off my shoes? Meeting the diverse communities we serve where they are at
It’s All Connected: Leveraging Lived Experiences to Build Inclusive Community Spaces
Storytelling with Program Data
Developing Career Pathways for AmeriCorps Members
Lunch & Learn: Recruitment
Lunch & Learn: Recruitment
Developing Career Pathways for AmeriCorps Members
Developing Career Pathways for AmeriCorps Members

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