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This year, all City Year AmeriCorps members returned to in-person learning. What's the experience been like? Read on to learn...
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City Year emphasizes trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve. Learn more about these developmental student relationships.
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A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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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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City Year AmeriCorps members provide consistent care and support for students and schools during the pandemic.
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Looking to start a career in nonprofits after service? Here are five nonprofits that love to hire City Year alums!
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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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A Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating...
Read more about Baton Rouge organization making positive impacts with focus on academic success“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton Isaac...
Read more about Honoring and Remembering Dee Dee ReillyConsider 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-Growth
