Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 天美影院, partners and alums.

On June 12, 2025, we proudly graduated our 2024鈥2025 AmeriCorps class, marking the close of City Year Los Angeles鈥 18th…
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As a new City Year AmeriCorps member, you’re about to embark on a transformative journey鈥攁nd it all begins with Basic…
Read the storyHow 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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At City Year, we know, and research shows, that mentorship can change lives and improve long-term outcomes for young people….
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Participating in City Year is a great first step for those interested in working in education. It allows the opportunity…
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My name is Erica Adamiris Rodriguez, and I am Cleveland, Ohio-born and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-raised.聽 I am a daughter, I am…
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Theki Change served as an ACM with City Year from 2022-2023. Theki is now a Solutions Analyst at Deloitte and,…
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This AmeriCorps Member Appreciation Month, we鈥檙e celebrating one incredible alumnus who has carried the lessons of City Year into the…
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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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When you鈥檙e 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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