Help students become who they’ll be tomorrow
You're here because you see something—the need to provide support and resources for our local schools so that all students feel a sense of belonging. Learn how City Year creates environments where students—and you—can thrive.
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84.6% national graduation rate
Rising graduation rates show change is possible.
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2,357+ high schools with graduation rates of 67% or less
Systemic inequities lead to disparities in educational, health and economic outcomes.
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11 point increase in grades and test scores
When students are supported in their social and emotional development.
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3X higher graduation rate
For students who reach 10th grade on time and on track in their attendance, behavior and course performance.
This is what change looks like
You see students with the strength and desire to offer so much to the world but without proper access to the learning environments they need to thrive. So, you work with a diverse team made up of people of different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Together you get stronger, learn from each other and build each other up.
As we strive to be an anti-racist organization, City Year commits to being an organization that actively promotes diversity, inclusivity,...
Read more about Equity WorkRead more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year...
Read more about Top five skills employers want you to have todayAlum Claire Dempsey shares her experience of taking a gap year before college to do City Year.
Read more about A City Year is more than just a gap yearHere’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional...
Read more about City Year AmeriCorps members are student success coachesMore than 40,000 City Year alums are taking the skills learned during their year of service into their communities and the workforce. Learn how your experience as a City Year AmeriCorps member will help you thrive in any field.
Learn moreBecome the change you want to see in the world
Join a community that helps you grow by helping others grow. City Year is currently accepting full year applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
When we invest in young people, we ensure that their talents and contributions are available to our communities in the future.
City Year partners with public schools, the federal AmeriCorps program and the private sector to support student success.