APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 23, 2025
Program Details
SkillsRI AmeriCorps Fellows work closely with local nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations on meaningful capacity-building projects. During their term of service, Fellows gain hands-on experience, participate in ongoing professional development, strengthen their leadership skills, and build strong professional networks that support their long-term career goals.
Fellows receive a living allowance of $12,487.50 and serve 675 hours from January 12 to August 30, 2026. Service hours are flexible and based on each student’s schedule. Students work an average of 15 hours per week during the school semester and approximately 25 hours per week during the summer. Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $ $2,817.14, along with continued access to professional development, career coaching, and networking opportunities.
Service Tracks 2026 (4 Tracks):
Economic Mobility Fellowship –Accounting
The Economic Mobility Accounting Fellow at the SkillsRI HUB supports local nonprofits, unincorporated microbusinesses, and early-stage entrepreneurs with financial literacy, bookkeeping, and administrative tasks. Working with the HUB’s Finance & Accounting Lead, the Fellow helps clients understand core business finance concepts and organize financial records using simple tools and templates. The Fellow also helps create financial literacy guides, templates, and workshop materials.
Economic Mobility Fellow (Legal)
The Economic Mobility Legal Fellow supports nonprofits, unincorporated microbusiness and early-stage entrepreneurs —especially those from low-income, underserved, and immigrant communities. The Fellow helps reduce barriers to self-employment by providing legal research, compliance support, and resource navigation.
Economic Mobility Fellowship –Marketing
The Economic Mobility Marketing Fellow supports local nonprofits, unincorporated microbusinesses, and early-stage entrepreneurs—especially those from low-income, underserved, and immigrant communities. The Fellow helps reduce marketing and digital literacy barriers by assisting with branding, social media, content creation, and customer engagement.
PrepareRI Fellow
The PrepareRI Fellow supports college and career readiness for middle and high school students through SkillsRI’s statewide youth workforce programs. Fellows contribute to key initiatives including the PrepareRI High School Internship Program, Accelerate Pawtucket, Skills for the Future, and SpringpodRI, expanding exposure and pathways for students—especially those from underserved communities. In this role, Fellows help students build durable skills, explore career interests, prepare for work-based learning, and navigate post-secondary educational options.
Fellowship Eligibility 2026
- Must be a college student in good standing attending Rhode Island College or Johnson & Wales University.
- Must be available to complete screening/vetting process – interview, orientation, and background check etc.
- Must satisfactorily pass the National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC).
- Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Must complete 40 hr. Ready.Set. Serve! Orientation
- Passion for serving communities, nonprofits, and unincorporated small business owners, and helping build equitable, sustainable local economies through capacity-building initiatives.
- Must commit to completing 675 hours by August 30, 2026.
Application & Program Timeline
- December 1, 2025: Application opens
- December 23, 2025: SkillsRI AmeriCorps Fellowship Application DUE by 11:59 PM. Incomplete or late applications will NOT BE CONSIDERED
- December 8 – 19, 2025: Notification to attend an interview session will be sent to students selected to advance in the application process
- December 8 – January 2, 2026: Prospective Fellows complete onboarding requirements (Background Checks, Member Service Agreement, Payroll Registration, and other HR related forms and tasks)
- January 10 – 19, 2026: Complete Ready.Set.Serve! Orientation
SkillsRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and program provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY via RI Relay 711. Language access services in your preferred language can be provided at no cost to you. Contact Tracy Duffaut at (401) 680-5957 or tduffaut@skillsforri.com for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in this document.
Contact Us for Questions
Please contact please contact Tracy Duffaut (SkillsRI) at 401-680-5957 or alumniservices@skillsforri.com. with questions or concerns.
