City Year Washington, DC
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
City Year Washington, DC is a non-profit organization focused on student success within public schools. Its AmeriCorps program places full-time Student Success Coaches in schools to partner with teachers and leaders, delivering targeted support to improve attendance, behavior, and coursework, with the aim of helping students graduate high school and prepare for college and career opportunities. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates as part of a broader national effort that mobilizes staff and AmeriCorps members across multiple communities to expand the urban graduation pipeline. In the DC area, City Year serves 21 schools across several wards, reaching thousands of students through daily one-on-one and small-group coaching and additional leadership and career development opportunities for the coaches. The organization positions itself within the education and non-profit sector as a catalyst for civic engagement and long-term systemic impact through service and social entrepreneurship.