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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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City Year AmeriCorps gap year education and career pathways
Benefits & Resources
City Year offers high school grads college & career readiness
March 23, 2022

Not sure what you want to do after service? With City Year, you’ll receive the support you need to create…

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No matter where you choose to serve, City Year AmeriCorps is a valuable experience
Benefits & Resources
Deciding where to serve your City Year
March 3, 2022

We have a new interactive map to help find information that’s most important to you about serving with City Year….

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A team of City Year AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break
Benefits & Resources
City Year to increase stipend for AmeriCorps members

To ensure more young adults can serve, City Year will be raising stipends for first year AmeriCorps members to at…

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Our Impact
Serving Our Community Through A Pandemic
January 27, 2022

It is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…

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Education
Next Level Communication: Deloitte Business Chemistry

Everyone is familiar with the adage, ”Communication is key.” And it’s true! Active and intentional communication is essential to the…

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An AmeriCorps member watches students board school buses
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Four car-friendly City Year sites
January 18, 2022

Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….

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City Year AmeriCorps member on busy city street
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4 City Year sites with public transportation passes
December 28, 2021

You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…

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A team of City Year AmeriCorps members stand with their hands in the center of a circle, ready to do a spirit break
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Get registration day ready with City Year
December 9, 2021

You’ve accepted the invitation to serve, but now what? Here’s what you need to know about registration day at City…

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City Year in the classroom
Benefits & Resources
Five exclusive City Year college scholarships
November 30, 2021

Thinking about college after City Year service? Here are five exclusive scholarships that help you achieve your education goals after…

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Benefits & Resources
Deepening our impact with the Steans Family Foundation
October 25, 2021

City Year Chicago is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Steans Family Foundation, which allows us to serve in two…

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City Year AmeriCorps member in school service
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Top things you should know about City Year before applying
September 2, 2021

Wherever you are in the application process, we want to help you feel prepared to serve with City Year. Here…

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City Year AmeriCorps Red Jacket Closeup
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Prepare to serve with City Year’s pre-service checklist
April 13, 2021

Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…

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