City Year, Inc., is an educational nonprofit headquartered in Boston, MA, with 29 sites in the continental United States (please see Appendix 2 for location list). City Year partners with AmeriCorps to recruit, train, deploy, and support 18-25 y/o Student Success Coaches that deliver City Year's validated Whole School - Whole Child model to improve Math, English Language Arts, Attendance, and Behavioral outcomes in schools that have been historically under-resourced. Student Success Coaches complete 1 to 2 years of service through AmeriCorps in City Year sites and obtain career development, networking, placement, and training. City Year has provided educational support to students and schools for the past 35 years.
Special Placement Information:
The Agency accepts BSW, MSW 1st year students, MSW 2nd year and Advanced Standing Clinical Students, (Social Leadership) Full time and Part-time.
City Year's Student Success Coaches (SSCs) need reliable transportation as they provide daily before-school, school day, and after-school support. Stipends are provided via AmeriCorps. SSCs must commit to the full year of service (10-11 mos.). Students may obtain liability insurance if desired. Audio & video recordings are prohibited due to FERPA and HIPPA policies. Weekend hours may be available as needed. SSCs that complete service is eligible for a Segal Education Award ($7300+) per year (2-year max.)