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The Document Imaging Service Center (DISC) is a worksite developed by the Boston Public Schools STRIVE Program. DISC offers relevant and meaningful internships to Boston Public High School students with significant disabilities and at-risk youth, and has been doing so for over a decade. All DISC interns engage in real-world work, with opportunities available year-round.The continued success of the DISC internships is largely due to the strong partnership between STRIVE/DISC and the City of Boston's Division of Youth Engagement & Employment.DISC is a stand-alone component of the Boston Public Schools STRIVE Program and is supervised by Donna Hannon, who has been involved with City of Boston youth program funding since 1994. This longstanding partnership has led to successful...
Our mission is to build and foster relationships with Boston youth aged 14 to 17 who are eligible for summer employment. Police officers and civilian staff provide mentorship, resources, and support to improve the quality of life. We focus on the following workshops: health and wellness, life readiness skills such as personal development, decision-making, problem-solving, coping with stress, emotions, and trauma response. In addition to life skills, we offer presentations on financial literacy, substance abuse, youth-police dialogues, and visits to various local colleges. Over six weeks, the employees will receive valuable information that will aid in their growth and development.
The City Council serves as a link between the citizens of Boston and their municipal government. Councilors assist constituents by connecting them to resources, services, and City departments, while advocating for all Bostonians. The 13 councilors are responsible for creating, passing, and amending local laws, as well as approving the City's budget each year.
Mission:The Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Streets Cabinet (Streets), Park and Recreation Department (BPRD), and Boston Centers for Youth and Family (BCYF) are partnering to expand the Connect, Learn, Explore: Youth Cycling Program across Boston's neighborhoods. OEC aims to promote policies, systems, and infrastructure to increase the number of young children accessing the resources they need to thrive in the area of health and wellbeing. Biking helps children explore their neighborhood, have fun, and develop gross motor and socio-emotional skills. This program aims to provide the resources and support so every child in Boston has the opportunity to learn to ride a bike from an early age. Our overarching goal is to improve equity and increase access to programs that promote healthy...
JMCC is a community-based nonprofit human service agency incorporated in 1976. Our mission is to provide educational, cultural, social, recreational, and community services to moderate- and low-income residents of Allston/Brighton, ranging in age from 5 years old to older adulthood.JMCC serves thousands of residents from the Allston/Brighton community and the Greater Boston Area each year. Programs provided at JMCC include:- School-age programs- Afterschool programs (ages 5-12)- Summer school-age programs (ages 5-12)- Recreation programs- Adult education (ESOL and GED)- Teen programs- Adult enrichment and community resources- Youth outreach-Teen programming- Recreation/enrichment programmingOur core philosophy is rooted in the belief that solutions and...
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENTC-11 YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERThe Boston Police Department is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the department.Boston Police Department employees — sworn and civilian — are our most valuable asset. The men and women of the Boston Police Department are dedicated public servants who work hard every day to serve the community. We are confident in their ability to identify and address barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Boston Police Department is guided by community policing, community engagement, and procedural justice, with the communities we serve as well as our community of employees at the core.We understand that trust is built by working closely with the...
G.R.O.W. is dedicated to empowering girls from Boston's inner-city neighborhoods by providing mentorship, life skills development, and career readiness support. Founded by Officer Jamila Gales, the program fosters relationships between youth, families, and law enforcement while addressing systemic inequities.Program Model: G.R.O.W. follows a structured, mentorship-based model that equips girls aged 11-24 with the skills and resources they need to succeed. The program is built around five core pillars:- Life Skills Development: Workshops on financial literacy, communication, conflict resolution, and self-defense.- Academics & Career Readiness: Tutoring, college prep, job training, and internship placements.- Physical & Mental Wellness: Trauma-informed workshops, fitness...
The East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts engages and promotes the common good and general welfare of youngsters ages 8 to 18 by providing safe and effective classes in martial arts. By exposing these children to a broad range of experiences — including international travel — and by maintaining the highest standards, the East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts aims to help each child realize his or her academic and personal potential through a simple model: we make no excuses.Founded in September 1995, the East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts is a comprehensive youth enrichment program that combines martial arts instruction, academic tutoring, community service, college preparation, leadership development, and mentoring for students in the greater Boston area. Funded...
Through this apprenticeship, youth will continue to amplify the voices of youth and young adults through the continuation of a youth-led, citywide Advisory Council called Santana's Youth Empowerment Council (SYEC). The mission of SYEC is to create a safe and supportive space where youth can come together to engage in critical thinking. We strive to amplify the voices of young people across Boston, collaborating with Councilor Henry A. Santana to identify solutions that directly address the challenges they face in their communities and educational journeys.
The mission of the Election Department is to ensure that all municipal, state, and federal elections conducted within the City of Boston are properly managed in accordance with City, State, and Federal laws. The Department also strives to ensure that all eligible citizens are registered to vote and that a comprehensive juror list is provided to the State Jury Commissioner.The City of Boston's Election Department is seeking individuals to serve as Listing Officers and Data Entry Clerks beginning in May and continuing through August. Under the supervision and direction of the Election Department Staff, the Listing Officers will go door-to-door in neighborhoods across the City to complete the Annual Listing of Residents, as required by Massachusetts General Laws.In addition to this,...
The City of Boston's Office of Human Resources (OHR) partners with internal City departments to attract and develop a diverse, qualified, and productive workforce to serve Boston's residents. Additionally, OHR manages a school-year and summer jobs program for Boston youth ages 14 to 18.
The Center for Working Families (CWF), launched in 2014, supports low-income Boston residents in building financial security through tailored services like financial education, job training, and credit-building. CWF partners with stakeholders to provide year-round support, particularly for low- and moderate-income communities of color.Bank On Boston, part of CWF, offers residents access to safe financial products and services. In 2024, Bank On Boston helped over 200 youth workers open bank accounts and receive direct deposit payments. Looking ahead to Summer 2025, Bank On Boston will employ Young Money Mentors from Boston Public Schools. These mentors will gain financial literacy and career insights while providing peer-to-peer mentorship on personal finance.This initiative aims...
Our mission is to provide a space where young ladies can learn and grow both professionally and socially while giving back to the community. Our youth support and collaborate with other community groups, including local food pantries, summer programs targeting families in need, and working with young professionals to develop their work skills.
The Wentworth Training Program provides vocational opportunities for Boston Public School students, ages 18-22, who receive special education services. This community-based vocational training program offers pathways to internships, externships, employment, and postgraduate opportunities in fields such as Facilities Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Business Management, and Public Works (recycling).This program provides authentic work experience, where students are assigned job titles, work IDs, receive evaluations, and are eligible for pay raises. We set high expectations for all learners, ensuring that our community-based partners receive the best of BPS students.As a professional contractor, we are accountable for results. Student tasks and evaluations focus not only...
The STRIVE program provides vocational opportunities for Boston Public School students, ages 18-22, who receive special education services. This is a school-based/community-based vocational training program that leads to internships, externships, supported employment, and other postgraduate opportunities in various fields. It offers authentic work experiences where students gain real-life skills, including both soft skills and hard skills development, along with coaching. Our program sets high expectations for all learners, encouraging students to engage in work skills that may not otherwise be available to them. We also operate sites at various high schools during the school year.
Our mission is to forge and foster relationships with Boston youth, aged 14 to 18, who are eligible for employment. Officers and civilian staff provide mentorship, resources, and support to improve their quality of life.We are focused on:- Health and Wellness- Life Skills- Personal Development- Decision Making- Community Connections- Trauma ResponseWe conduct workshops and presentations on financial literacy, substance abuse, and youth-police dialogues, in addition to facilitating visits to various local colleges.
The mission of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Academic Mentoring Program is to provide students with opportunities for personal, academic, and professional growth through mentorship. We aim to connect youth with caring adults who can guide and support them in navigating their educational journey while also building essential life skills. Our goal is to foster long-term, positive relationships that contribute to student success in and beyond the classroom, promoting both personal development and academic achievement.Program Overview and ModelOur youth program focuses on connecting students, primarily from middle and high schools, with mentors who serve as role models, advocates, and sources of support. The program is structured around three key pillars:- Academic Support:...
The Library is dedicated to promoting literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment through its core areas: reading, spaces and programs, reference and instruction, and special collections. With 25 branches across the city, the Library serves as a civic hub providing access to WiFi, citizenship information, computer services, and a diverse range of collections. Programs include storytimes, technology classes, arts and crafts, and educational support for all ages. The Library is committed to inclusivity, offering equal access to all individuals regardless of background, and is actively modernizing its facilities to enhance community engagement.
Fight for Success is a year round program that focus on Community service.
We are dedicated to working in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear, and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.Our Mission: Community PolicingFor over 20 years, the Boston Police Department (BPD) has been a leader in Community Policing initiatives. Through the core principles of partnership, prevention, and problem-solving, BPD has contributed to both a lower crime rate and a reduction in arrests in the city.Community policing begins with positive interactions on the streets and in classrooms. It involves proactive prevention, diversion programs for at-risk youth and families, and provides pathways away from violence for those ready to make a change. BPD is working every day with the community to strengthen relationships, with a focus on...
