City Year, Inc. unites young people from the ages of 17-24 of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities across the United States, as well as through international affiliates in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, England. Just as important, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service.
I think I have one of the best jobs anyone can have; no two days are ever the same! As a Program Manager with City Year Detroit, I have the unique chance to see learning and development happen in just about every age group possible in just about every community in the Metro Detroit area. Our service provides a cherished experience for the youth we serve. Whether it's through seeing the light bulb go off when a student "gets it" through the tutoring done in their classrooms, the fun, yet educational activities in After School Programs at their schools or our Saturday-based Service Learning through our Young Heroes and City Heroes programs, the youth who participate in our programs are able to form a bond with someone who cares about their development and wants to see them be the best they can be. If that isn't enough, the transformative community service projects that are completed on alternate Fridays or on days like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, make an impact on the entire community.
City Year provides a great environment for people to learn and grow while serving others. Everyone who serves with us is here because they want to be the change they wish to see in the world. The options available for our Corps Members to feed their need to serve are endless. Regardless of where any of our Corps Members or staff come from, we are all fighting the same battle.
| Job Title: |
Program Manager |
| Company: |
City Year Detroit |
| College: |
University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Ann Arbor, MI
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| High School: |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School, Detroit, MI
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