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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Read the storyHidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the storyLearn more about City Year’s emphasis on mentorship. Becoming a good mentor takes practice, listening and reflection.
Read the storyOur City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools to promote educational equity as student success coaches. Learn more about service…
Read the storyWhile service looks different at each of City Year’s 29 U.S. sites during COVID-19, connecting with students remains the priority…
Read the storyThe interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
Read the storyService Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
Read the storyThinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
Read the storyThe power of diverse educational representation Abraham Galán still remembers what it’s like to feel out-of-place in school. Growing up…
Read the storyCity Year is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization as part of our ongoing efforts to center diversity, belonging, inclusion…
Read the storyLearn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
Read the storyFor this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
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