AmeriCorps Connections

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Exploring AmeriCorps Opportunities with Leah Pagano: From Service Years to Career Paths

Join Nicki Fiocco, founder of AmeriCorps Connections Podcast, in an enlightening conversation with Leah Pagano, an AmeriCorps alumna based in Austin, Texas. Leah shares her diverse experiences serving on the west coast, detailing her journey from an education degree to her impactful work with AmeriCorps programs. Leah discusses the importance of civic engagement, the skills she gained during her service years, and her transition to Literacy First in Central Texas. Learn about the application process, program benefits, and the collaborative efforts of various AmeriCorps programs in Austin. Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional looking to pivot, this episode sheds light on how AmeriCorps can be a transformative experience.

00:00 Introduction to the AmeriCorps Connections Podcast
01:58 Leah Pagano's AmeriCorps Journey
05:40 Experiences and Skills Gained During Service
10:50 Transitioning to a Career in Education
12:45 Joining Literacy First and Current Role
15:32 Program Details and Recruitment Information
19:48 Application Process and Benefits
22:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information


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How to Get Connected:
➡️Literacy First Become a Tutor Page
➡️Literacy First LinkedIn
➡️Literacy First Instagram
➡️AmeriCorps Central Texas 
➡️AmeriCorps Central Texas LinkedIn
➡️AmeriCorps Central Texas Instagram

Alumni Connections
🤠Shout outs!
🌟🌟Podcast Production and Marketing support provided by Do Good, Be Good - they provide training for AmeriCorps programs and are staffed by AmeriCorps alumni.

🌟🌟Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan Metivier of Time or Money Production. Thank you, Dan! (p.s., he's an NCCC AmeriCorps Alumni)

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What is AmeriCorps Connections?

The AmeriCorps Connections Podcast is a space where alumni, members, and partners share how national service shapes careers, communities, and lives. Hosted by AmeriCorps alum Nicki Fiocco, each episode highlights stories of resilience, leadership, and purpose—showing that while service terms may end, the impact and connections continue.

Tune in each week on your favorite podcast platform to listen, follow, subscribe, and share. Check it out and be part of the ongoing story of service.

Watch the conversation on You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@americorpsconnections
Follow AmeriCorps Connections on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/americorpsconnections/