“Completing a year of service prior to my work at Citi provided me with the opportunity to give back in a meaningful and effective way to an organization and mission I was passionate about. During my service year, I developed unique leadership, creative thinking, and problem solving skills that I would not have acquired otherwise. These are skills that I now use everyday in my role, and have contributed to my team completing processes more efficiently. In addition, it gave me the confidence to share my passion of service with my colleagues everyday and to find ways to continue to give back.”

“Beginning my career with a service year was such a strong way to develop my values, and personal brand. While I learned skills that I can use every day like utilizing resources and problem solving, my personal growth was exponential last year. This experience helped me define a clear path in what I want to do long term –  a long career at Citi finding ways to bridge the nonprofit and the corporate sectors.”

“Having the opportunity to serve at an organization like Enterprise was a rewarding and meaningful way to start my career. The experience taught me to look at a problem from multiple perspectives before arriving at the best conclusion. I learned about the intersection of the public and private sector and the difficulties that can arise when trying to tackle a major challenge. Upon returning to Citi, I will be better equipped to work collaboratively with my team, push myself outside of my comfort zone, and continue serving in new ways.”

“My service year helped me refine critical management and leadership skills such as building high-performing teams, developing strategy, and creating partnerships. The opportunity to work at ServiceCorps and immerse myself in a nonprofit setting shaped the way I think about the intersection of community development, leadership, and social impact. As I continue my career at Citi, I will build upon my experience to become a more effective team player, leader, and community steward.”

“My service year helped me develop as a teammate and a partner. My current rotation is in Executive Learning & Development, and my stakeholders here couldn’t possibly be more different in terms of background and opportunity. But the lessons that I learned working with my students – how to be patient, how to ask probing questions, how to ensure that others’ viewpoints are being listened to and respected – those easily translate no matter where I’m working.”

“Spending a service year with The Hunger Project enabled me to grow as both a professional and a person. I not only learned more about the nonprofit space and a unique approach to meeting the needs of rural communities facing chronic hunger, but also had the opportunity to take initiative and ownership over tasks essential to the organization. This experience equipped me to integrate into Citi as a confident, adaptable team member from day one.”

“My year of service was a transformative experience. Because of my service year, I am a more complete person. It has shown me many of my professional and character traits that I am endeavoring to improve in a supportive and educational environment. Participating in this program diversified my life experiences and was the best decision I have ever made.”

“Working at a non-profit is an eye-opening and incredible learning experience. I was affected by the life-long dedication of people, such as THP's founder Joan Holmes, to end hunger and poverty in the world, and aspired by the impactful work of the organization. The past six months provided me with fresh perspectives that I would, otherwise, not be able to gain on Wall Street. I was working on a team that aimed to accomplish something greater than individual could reach, and such experience is, no doubt, relatable to my next role at Citi. Lastly, being able to participate in research and conference on innovation in the INGO world is a unique experience, in which I picked up quite a few knowledge on the trend in this sector.”

“I went into my Service Year at Jumpstart For Young Children x NYC Service without any real understanding of what it meant to work at a non-profit. What I ended up taking away from my time there was the importance of community involvement, advocacy, and most importantly, empathy. While the work was engaging and exposed me to an entirely new field, the life lessons from my time serving will stay with me indefinitely and I know that I am a better person for it.”

“I’m so grateful for my Service Year experience. It was an amazing way to start off my career because not only did I get to work for an organization I cared deeply about, but I also gained important problem solving, communication, and leadership skills. I had the opportunity to work with a diverse team and I felt so humbled and inspired by the people around me. Service Year helped me feel confident and well prepared when I started at Citi. It was a tremendous learning experience and one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

“Great Oaks taught me about the need for better education in underserved areas around the country. It was amazing to see the passion the administration and teachers had for the students. I had the opportunity to work as a Data Analyst at the Central Office and I loved using my technical skills to serve the community. The skills I acquired helped me to become more adaptable to my environment and I see life from a different perspective now.”

“Service Year gave me the opportunity to give back to a community that has shaped who I am today. From organizing fencing partnerships in schools to provide accessibility to kids in lower income neighborhoods, to organizing weekend youth competitions and fundraising for our military veterans program, I got to meet and serve amazing people who I would not have met otherwise. I not only had the chance to engage deeper with a community that I grew up in, but also to continue pursuing my passion that has brought me all over the world.”