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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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Benefits & Resources
Four ways to ace your City Year application
January 6, 2025

Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!

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Benefits & Resources
City Year offers a fantastic gap year experience
January 3, 2025

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…

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City Year AmeriCorps member with students in school
Benefits & Resources
5 things you should know before applying
December 19, 2024

Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!

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Benefits & Resources
Four tips to help your mid-year move
December 10, 2024

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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Our Impact
City Year’s new student success coach playbook helps schools launch SSCs
November 11, 2024

City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…

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The Corps
Three reasons students may be thankful for their student success coach
November 8, 2024

Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…

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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a City Year AmeriCorps member
November 5, 2024

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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Our Impact
Empowering Futures: City Year Baton Rouge’s Partnership with Bottom Line
October 31, 2024

City Year is committed to providing our AmeriCorps members with resources, opportunities and support that help them to achieve their…

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Our Impact
A City Year alum with a passion for service—both here and abroad
October 22, 2024

Fatimah Abdulmateen takes service seriously. Fatimah served two years with City Year as an AmeriCorps member, making her an alum…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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City Year AmeriCorps mentor with students
The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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City Year classroom in school service
Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about City Year service, answered
August 1, 2024

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners