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Read our stories about City Year AmeriCorps members and their students, alums and partners and learn more about our work in schools to support student success and advance educational equity.
The benefits of a gap year
Taking a gap year—whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years, or after college—is a growing trend. So, we’re here to bust the myths and sort fact from fiction so that you can make an informed decision on whether a gap year is the right choice for you.
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Our Whole School Whole Child approach provides academic and social-emotional supports to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need...
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One thing in this uncertain time is certain: City Year AmeriCorps members will be there, for our students and our…
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National service will be more important than ever for young people navigating an unstable labor market caused by the pandemic.
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Our Whole School Whole Child approach provides academic and social-emotional supports to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need…
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Consider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…
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Like so many others around the world, those of us serving at City Year Milwaukee have experienced major adjustments to…
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As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.
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Consider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year...
Read more about Three amazing ways to support AmeriCorps membersIn Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year....
Read more about "City Year" of the Rat: A Journey in Self-Growthwe invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential...
Read more about #cyhead2toe: Alums reflect on a decade of serviceDiscovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you'll...
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