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City Year-Recruiter in Residence

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🌆 Lawrence, KS

About this event

City Year was founded in 1988 as a national service program to unite young adults for a demanding year of full-time community service. City Year has grown from 50 corps members in Boston to more than 2,000 members serving in 29 US cities, as well as in South Africa and the UK. City Year AmeriCorps members serve in scho...

City Year was founded in 1988 as a national service program to unite young adults for a demanding year of full-time community service. City Year has grown from 50 corps members in Boston to more than 2,000 members serving in 29 US cities, as well as in South Africa and the UK. City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools every day preparing students with academic, workforce and interpersonal skills they need to succeed in school and in life. The Recruiter-in-Residence program offers KU students the chance to meet one-on-one with an industry professional to learn about careers and expand their networks. Who: A representative from City Year will be available for consultations. What: When you join City Year, you work alongside a team to create learning environments where all students can succeed. As you earn a stipend, you help support students' interpersonal skills, self-regulation, and academic development while providing schools with additional capacity to enhance learning. When: Thursday, September 10th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Where: University Career Center, 206 Summerfield Hall. Why: This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get career advice, and learn more about City Year and educational careers in general. Click here for details. How: Sign-up for a 15-minute time slot at this link. If you don’t see any time slots, the schedule has filled. Be sure to click on the Overview tab to see important information about the meeting. Please note: this is not a job interview or recruitment event, but a chance to connect with an expert. Don’t miss out on this chance to practice networking in a relaxed setting, build your confidence, and gain valuable insights into education careers. Time slots are limited, so sign up today! Questions? Contact Traci Alexander, University Career Center, traci.alexander@ku.edu Link to sign up: https://ku.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1977243/overview