NESS SEA AmeriCorps is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network. The program is supported by the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, a partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

AmeriCorps members serve with purpose at NESS, teaching experiential STEM lessons and mentoring students to build social and emotional skills like perseverance, communication, teamwork, and confidence.

Since 2014, NESS SEA AmeriCorps members have provided classroom and community support by engaging learners through hands-on programs, inspiring students to embrace the ocean, take on new challenges, and become positive environmental stewards.

There are many different ways NESS SEA AmeriCorps members support NESS's mission by delivering experiences that transform lives.

• ENGAGE students in learning by seeing and doing
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• TEACH NESS standards-based programs
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• PROVIDE student support in and out of the classroom
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• EMPOWER students to discover their personal best by facing new challenges
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• SHARE enjoyment of the ocean and teach its science to students from all backgrounds
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• ENCOURAGE students to be positive stewards of their community and environment
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