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Class of 2020: As Campuses Go Online, Gap Years Beckon

Americorps programs like the National Civilian Community Corps engage more than 75,000 members annually, a substantial portion of whom are participating in gap years. (Getty Images)

By Kevin Mahnken

August 6, 2020

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