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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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City Year AmeriCorps members own unique responsibilities as coordinators
December 22, 2016
Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
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Benefits & Resources
3 tips for AmeriCorps alumni applying to graduate school
April 21, 2016
City Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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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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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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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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