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City Year San José/​Silicon Valley

San José is home to an ethnically diverse community, booming technology companies and aspiring entrepreneurs. City Year San José/Silicon Valley works alongside teachers and community partners to support students across our city.

Recent stories

Education

When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of...

Read more about The Value of a Mentor
Education

City Year San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students...

Read more about Social-emotional learning support with Dr. Robert Balfanz
Our Community

City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this...

Read more about A Year Like No Other - Letter from ED
Our Impact

On January 18, 2021, City Year San José/Silicon Valley celebrated the 35th national Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday by organizing...

Read more about A Racial Equity Summit to Commemorate Dr. King
Benefits & Resources

From August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This...

Read more about City Year Partners with Hulu for A Virtual Career Week Event
Our Alumni

As employers continue to hire individuals with the right skills for limited positions, how does City Year prepare young adults...

Read more about How Does City Year Prepare Young Adults for Career in Covid-era? The Answer is In the Numbers.
The Corps

How do you practice self-care? If you’re not sure, ask yourself these questions.

Read more about Self-care during hard times
The Corps

This poem is a written reflection that Maraina Weyl (San José/ Silicon Valley '20) wrote in the early transition from...

Read more about If only you knew
National Strategic Partners
National Partners