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

Wondering how City Year can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a City Year alum…
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Storytelling helps students make meaning of the world around them. Find out ways to help them share their voice!
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Creating support systems for students is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how City Year service can propel you towards a…
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As a City Year alum, you can use your unique service experience to launch a career in tech! Learn more…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
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We encourage AmeriCorps members to reflect how they have also personally grown and stay connected with each other after graduation…
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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
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City Year is dedicated to adopting an asset-based approach to describe the students, schools and communities we serve.
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Cultivating math confidence in students takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
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The circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
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City Year alums share inspiring words about what City Year has meant to them and their stories of falling in…
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City Year AmeriCorps creates a path for young adults to gain professional experience that helps them take the next step…
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