Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads

Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization committed to offering holistic support for students, encompassing both academic and non-academic needs. Our team collaborates with schools, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives the necessary resources and encouragement for successful development and thriving.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

Virginia

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Suburban, Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Pre-Apprenticeship, Youth Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum, Registered Apprenticeship, Service Learning

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person, School-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school, In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid, Academic Credit, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Families, Professional, Basic Career Exploration Tools, Navigational Resources For Families/Caregivers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible, Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Cross-cutting Cluster

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants

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