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

Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team—the people who facilitate the hiring process…
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
Read the storyWe love Detroit. We love living in Detroit and we are confident that you will, too! So, what does…
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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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Doing one year of service with City Year is a transformational experience. But what happens when you stay for another?…
Read the storyWe interviewed AmeriCorps members from the Henry Wilson Elementary School team to ask them about what it’s like to serve…
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Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…
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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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We have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….
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To ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…
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City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
Read the storyIt is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
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