Our stories
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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So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…
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City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…
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The City Year Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are City Year’s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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