Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Read our Talent Acquisition team’s top six tips on crafting a great cover letter, resume, and application for positions across…
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City Year Alumni go on to have diverse careers. See how you can advance yours through a law degree.
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Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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Cooking healthy, delicious and affordable meals on a budget is easy. Read on for five great recipes made with AmeriCorps…
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City Year Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: ‘Where would you like to apply to serve?’…
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Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
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If you’re interested in positively shaping your community through policy, you’ll want to check out some of our University Partnerships….
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Through City Year’s University Partnership with the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, Walker took advantage of…
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City Year has more 20 University Partnerships that offer alumni scholarships for graduate-level programs in the mental health field. Here’s…
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Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
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