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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Benefits & Resources
Top 3 soft skills employers want you to have
April 5, 2016

Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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Our Impact
Helping mentors cultivate a growth mindset in the students they serve
March 30, 2016

For decades, MENTOR and City Year have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…

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Benefits & Resources
Surviving the housing headache
March 3, 2016

Read on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service

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An AmeriCorps member looks ahead at the city skyline.
Benefits & Resources
Tips and tricks for a great application
September 30, 2014

How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners