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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Donnelly
July 31, 2024

  At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…

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Our Community
Board Spotlight – Hughey Newsome
July 26, 2024

Hughey Newsome joined the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…

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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five skills employers want you to have today
July 8, 2024

Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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Our Alumni
Serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sharpens job skills, HBCU graduate says
July 2, 2024

If you speak with an alum of an historically Black college or university (HBCU) about their experience, you’ll quickly learn…

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Opportunity
Honoring Pride Month: A Personal Reflection By Virgil Emily, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Silicon Valley
June 27, 2024

  Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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Education
Corps Members Explore the Power of Generative AI on Advancing Education Opportunity

This summer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…

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Benefits & Resources
The Data Tells The Story: Cindy Edelman on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Measurable Results

Supporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Honors Sacramento’s Macey Amissah-McKinney
June 24, 2024

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Leadership Awards, presented by Truist, are Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s highest alumni recognition. The awards recognize outstanding alums…

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Our Alumni
Alumni Profile: Spotlight on Derrick Rainey
June 13, 2024

Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…

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Our Alumni
AANHPI Q&A with Miranda Ying
June 10, 2024

As Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…

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Our Impact
Top 5 Reasons to Join Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire

A year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners