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

The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Learn more about the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, given to all City Year AmeriCorps alumni to help further their education.
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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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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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