Educational Engagement Programs
Educational Engagement Programs offers University of Dayton students paid, hands-on opportunities to work with local schools, nonprofits and community leaders. Through tutoring, mentoring and supporting community-driven initiatives, students gain real-world experience while advancing educational attainment and family success.
What Students Gain
Participants develop professional skills that set them apart:
- Instructional and mentoring expertise in urban education settings
- Cross-sector collaboration skills working with schools, nonprofits and government agencies
- Culturally responsive practices to engage diverse communities effectively
- Applied experience in systems thinking to understand the intersections of education, policy, public health and family support
Students leave the program prepared for careers as:
- Nonprofit program coordinators
- Classroom teachers and instructional leaders
- School-community partnership specialists
- Policy and advocacy professionals
- Public service and community development leaders
Students can participate through one of the following Program Initiatives:
- Education Impact Partner Cohort
- Summer Impact Partner Internship
- Flyer Coach: High Impact Tutor
