Fayetteville-Manlius A Better Chance

10/07/2023

We have an exciting announcement!

A Better Chance is pleased to invite Alumni to an evening at Rockefeller Center! If you are an A Better Chance Alumni over the age of 21 and would like to join us for an evening of reconnecting, reminiscing and remembering your time as a Scholar, we invite you to our Homecoming event hosted by Deloitte on October 19th at 6 pm! Drinks and appetizers will be provided.

To RSVP to this exciting event, visit the link in our bio today, as spots are limited. See you there!

For questions, please email [email protected].

04/26/2023

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04/26/2023

You don't have to go through the A Better Chance admissions process alone - We are here to help you every step of the way! Get to know our team today: https://www.abetterchance.org/about/faculty-and-staff

08/08/2022

Did you know that in 1963 in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth College became the site of the first program of its kind "Project ABC: A Better Chance" Talk about HISTORY.

07/28/2022

Resident Advisor Position - FM - A Better
Chance, Inc.(Manlius,NY)

Background:
Available: 2022-2023 Academic Year
A Better Chance is the oldest and only national non-profit organization of its kind changing the life trajectory
for academically talented youth of color via access to rigorous and prestigious educational opportunities for
students. The Fayetteville-Manlius A Better Chance program selects female scholars usually as 9th graders to attend FM high school for 4 years. The scholars live in a house with a Resident Director(RD)and
Resident Advisor(s)(RA).The RA has a private apartment on the floor with the scholars. The RA is supervised and reports to the RD. This position can be held with daytime employment or while attending graduate school.

Resident Advisor Responsibilities:
● Supervise evening study hours (Monday-Thursday, typically a RA is responsible for 2 evenings)
● Help create a safe, respectful, collaborative and supportive family environment in the house.
● Share responsibility with the RD for supervising household duties, transportation of scholars and planning enrichment activities.
● Drive scholars to local places, as needed when appropriate and reasonable.
● Weekday nightly/overnight duty participation.
● RA must be available approximately 13 weekends per academic year(Sept-June)for weekend staff coverage at the house.
● Attend family style dinners with scholars and other staff.
● Participate in house and staff meetings, orientation and designated Program events.
● Assist the scholars in establishing and accomplishing personal goals consistent with the program goals.
● Work closely with the RD to build and maintain a partnership that will ensure an optimal environment in the house.

Benefits:
The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of minority teens.
Room, board and stipend starting at $150 per month and $50 gas stipend, paid monthly during the FM high school academic year when scholars are in residence.
Room accommodations during the summer months open to negotiation.

Qualifications:
● BS/BA degree is required.
● Single, female required.
● Applicant should demonstrate knowledge in core high school subjects to support scholars in their academic pursuits.
● Some experience leading or working with teenagers is required.
● Previous experience with minority teenagers is preferred.
● Must be able to have scheduling flexibility in case of emergency coverage.
● Experience as a Resident Assistant in a college dorm is a significant plus.
● Excellent communication skills and working as a team is required.
● Position requires a car and current driver's license.
● Applicant if offered position must be willing to submit to background check clearance prior to start of employment.
For more information:
Contact: [email protected]
See local website: http://www.fmabetterchance.org
View National website: http://www.abetterchance.org/index.aspx
Applicants should submit cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]

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05/04/2022

It’s teacher appreciation week and we’d like to send a shout out to all teachers out there. Special thanks to all the teachers who have had a positive impact on our Scholars.

04/29/2022

Head down to Paola Kay today - it’s the last day to make your purchase in support of F-M A Better Chance!

04/14/2022

Congrats Wilton on 25 years of working with A Better Chance as a Community School Program! Community Schools Programs (CSPs) are some of A Better Chance’s most longstanding partners in providing student’s access to transformational educational opportunities. CSPs provide A Better Chance Scholars the unique opportunity to live together and attend a high-performing public high school as Scholars prepare to become our leaders of tomorrow. We’re excited to have helped so many students learn and grow in the last 25 years with your help.

04/01/2022

A Better Chance is proud to feature the many successes of current Board Member, Allison Lawrence! Allison was recently promoted to President of BLACK+DECKER at Stanley Black & Decker, representing what’s possible when women lead and are . Huge congrats to her!

Reflecting on how she has been able to stay resilient in the face of hurdles, Allison credits character, curiosity, and community as her formula for success.

“To be resilient when there’s a lot of pressure, adversity, and change in the workplace, we need to stay true to who we are and not deviate from our value set. Staying rooted to who we are authentically is really important in building resilience.” - Allison Lawrence

Read more, via Equal Everywhere Org: https://equaleverywhere.org/story/allison-lawrence-blackdecker-president-models-resilience-breaks-barriers-overcomes-obstacles/

03/29/2022

We had a wonderful day celebrating Jeanette and Latisha! Well done ladies! Thank you Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Kaptivating Kappa Xi Zeta!

03/29/2022

We are TWO WEEKS away from our application deadline! If you know students or families who would be great for A Better Chance, please direct them to our website to complete an Inquiry Form!

Inquiry Form: http://ow.ly/tCuY50Iu2iZ

A Better Chance Scholars receive access to:
⭐ College Readiness Resources
⭐ Career Exploration Resources
⭐ Scholar Community
⭐ and so much more!

Begin your application process today! 📚