Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Here’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
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Did you know that many of City Year’s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…
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Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…
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