Best year experience to change your perspective on life. - Corps Member City Year Employee Review

5.0
27 Sept 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

CY is great to work at because the work you are doing directly impacts the students.

Cons

The pay isn't great when your friends are making tons more.

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Community, connection, support, and its a great place for recent graduates to go until they figure the next step.

Cons

You won't make a lot of money.

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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