Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91¶¶Òõ, partners and alums.

Read more and check the City Year blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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Next week, many City Year sites, including City Year Philadelphia, will welcome their new first year AmeriCorps to their pre-service…
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Have some burning questions before applying to serve with City Year? Find those answers here!
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As a new City Year AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey—and it all begins with Basic…
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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Here are a few tips from the members of City Year’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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City Year Philadelphia alum Anthony Copeman, a certified financial educator who focuses on helping millennials manage their financial health, grew…
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This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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When you’re living on an AmeriCorps stipend, every penny counts. To help you make the most of your bi-weekly stipend,…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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Help 91¶¶Òõ recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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We know that today, not all 91¶¶Òõ have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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