Champions of Change honored at White House event
On Friday, May 1st, the White House honored “Champions of Change” that demonstrate how national service creates pathways to economic and employment opportunities. Through the longstanding AmeriCorps VISTA program and supporters of the Employers of National Service initiative, America is reaping the fruits of its commitment to national service.
Jonathan Koppell, dean of the College of Public Service and Community Solutions, moderated a panel focused on Employers of National Service. ASU is the first university to become and Employer of National Service.
View the broadcast here.
AmeriCorps VISTA is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and its continuing commitment to fighting poverty through local collaborations that address our nation’s most-pressing challenges. In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, President Obama announced the Employers of National Service initiative to encourage the hiring of AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni, and hundreds of employers have answered the call. Through their efforts, the AmeriCorps VISTA and Employers of National Service Champions have made a lasting impact on the lives of many by opening the doors of opportunity.
The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities.