City Year

Tune in tomorrow to our #podcast where we are joined by Dr. Ed Manansala's, Superintendent of El Dorado County, to discuss creating thriving school environments for all students. Join us today to learn more about his career and passion for personalizing support for students, families, and communities. https://bit.ly/4hvGvdy

Taking a #gapyear with us not only unlocks incredible life skills, but also offers access to earn the Segal Education Award, a helping hand for your current or future education expenses! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Rjq49m

We are proud to announce the continuation of the SSC Learning Network funded by California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. This iteration of the SSC Learning Network will focus on increasing recruitment and retention of student success coaches for AmeriCorps California education programs, strengthening programs like City Year that provide tutoring and mentoring in schools and other nonprofit organizations across the state. “Over the last two years, over 1,100 student success coaches in the California SSC Learning Network have reached over 76,000 students across 25 cities in California, and we now have an opportunity with this continued partnership to help even more young adults reach their potential,” says Jim Balfanz, City Year CEO. “Their service has helped students improve academic performance and been credited with increases in attendance.” https://bit.ly/3DRunWk

Let's take a page from our students' book ?? Every day is Day One, a chance to hit the refresh button and make meaningful connections ?? Engage with the youth in schools and transform lives! More insights here: https://bit.ly/3XgsYiL

Get ready for a great episode tomorrow! We are talking with Dr. Rachel Teague (City Year New Hampshire '06), and her mentee, Josh Corey (City Year New Hampshire '25), a dedicated City Year AmeriCorps student success coach. Join us for a chat about the power of mentorship. https://bit.ly/43Jx46P

For AmeriCorps Appreciation Week, we honor our 2,000 serving AmeriCorps members and 40,000 alums for their service to communities and schools. Jazz Solomon, (City Year Orlando ’24, ’25), shares her story: growing up in foster care; finding her purpose in becoming a youth advocate; learning from her students as a student success coach; and aspiring to launch her own nonprofit to help foster youth succeed. https://bit.ly/3FmygTJ

On Saturday, we were proud to announce the official launch of a new statewide student success coach strategy in New York thanks to a $5M multi-year investment from the Einhorn Collaborative. This partnership will expand our work with SUNY to create more opportunities for young people to service, more pathways to teaching. We are also inviting SUNY students to serve with City Year before, during, or after working toward a degree at one of SUNY's 64 campuses. A 2024 City Year Alumni Bridging study conducted in partnership with Einhorn and Cornell University provided evidence that the durable skills gained during a year of service - skills that include critical thinking, creativity and leadership — are helping young people be well-prepared for college, career and life. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Dz4evj

Uncover the journey that shaped a leader! Dive into an inspiring episode of "Why We Matter" as we join Laura Furlong, CEO of Citizens of the World Charter School and proud City Year Greater Boston '02 and City Year Los Angeles '07 alum. We'll explore her unwavering dedication to service and how she continues to create spaces for all students. #WhyWeMatter #CityYearAlum #EducationLeadership SSC Learning Network https://bit.ly/4kp1MYS

As part of our ongoing #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek2025 festivities, we're spotlighting stellar advice from City Year's National Literacy Director on how you can excel as a reading mentor for children. Curious? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4bicUmi ?? ?? ??

Celebrating #ReadAcrossAmerica week with useful tips on how you could become an influential #literacycoach and inspire young minds to dive into the world of reading! ?? ??