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The Mayor’s Youth Council is the center of youth participation in Boston’s City Government. It allows its members to influence policy and enact programs and initiatives. In addition to being a structure that amplifies youth voice in Boston, MYC seeks to educate its members as well as Boston youth in general, in civics, job readiness, financial literacy, and more.
The BDEA 2.0 internship program provides our diverse group of students with exposure and opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on work experience in a professional setting. This experience will be related to our student academic and career interests, which will prepare them for future jobs. Additionally, this program will allow employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate a diverse pool of future talent.
We support students from diverse backgrounds to gain skills in order to have a more stable . successful future.
For the past 11 years, I have worked with the youth population throughout the city of Boston. I observed a need for programming for at risk youth centered around teaching them leadership skills and incorporating mentorship as a key component. Youth Leading the Way is a youth leadership program that focuses on empowering youth ages 15-18, during the school year and throughout the summer, by providing them with the tools needed to have a successful future. YLW participates in leadership workshops, professional development workshops, social media management, coordinates youth-lead round table discussions and youth police dialogues, and coordinates intergenerational programming with the senior population. During the summer, YLW Youth Leaders will attend the Boston Police Teen Police Academy,...
At We Belong, students develop leadership skills by participating in interactive workshops, team-building activities, and real-world projects. They engage in critical thinking exercises, role-playing scenarios to enhance social awareness and relationships, and activities that foster a growth mindset. Through guided discussions and presentations, they improve communication skills and build self-efficacy. Creative problem-solving tasks and collaborative projects emphasize teamwork and self-regulation, ensuring a well-rounded developmental experience.At We Belong, students actively engage with their communities, learning to be proactive leaders who can effectively communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. They also develop a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to inspire...
BCYF Vine St Community Center (BCYF Vine St CC) is located in the Roxbury neighborhood, a community rich in diversity, culture, and institutions that set it apart from more traditional neighborhoods. Residents live alongside the largest hospital complex in the region.Founded over 21 years ago, Vine St offers a wide range of activities and programs, including an EEC-licensed afterschool and summer camp for 90 to 100 children ages 6-12, a Computer Center with 14 workstations and computer classes for all ages, a city-wide Youth Connection Program for youth ages 13-19, and a Drop-In Program for youth ages 6-17. The center also has a busy Athletic Department that provides numerous athletic leagues, tournaments, and recreational activities.In addition, BCYF Vine St CC supports many...
The mission of the BCYF Tobin Community Center is to be the social, educational, recreational, and cultural hub of Mission Hill and surrounding neighborhoods, by providing quality programming for children, youth, and families. We value investment in our people, well-maintained facilities, and collaborative efforts in building a sense of community.
Erin Murphy has made it her mission to bring transparency, accountability, and accessibility to City Hall. From day one, she has been deeply committed to being present in every neighborhood, listening to the concerns of residents, and working tirelessly to improve city services. She is a fierce advocate for public health, education, affordable housing, supporting our youth, and expanding mental health services. With a deep understanding of the challenges that many families face, Erin is dedicated to making City Hall a place where every voice is heard and every neighborhood is represented, ensuring Boston works for everyone.Team members have the opportunity to work and develop skills in policy conceptualization, research, writing, constituent and community organizing, outreach, and...
The Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) is a body of selected high school student representatives from across Boston Public Schools (BPS). BSAC leaders use their voices as the primary vehicle for student perspectives, engaging in decision-making with BPS leadership. Students amplify their concerns by organizing student-led spaces, meeting with district leaders, and connecting with youth-serving organizations. BSAC strives to develop student leaders who are empowered to advocate for their schools and communities.BSAC students work to support other youth-serving organizations in Boston through cross-collaboration, working together and supporting each other’s events. We believe that students' thoughts, opinions, and ideas should contribute to decision-making in Boston Public Schools....
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...
Councilor Worrell represents the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Roslindale, advocating strongly for better investments in his district. The Councilor takes immense pride in serving his constituents, and for the past two years, youth employees have had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in what it means to serve the residents of District 4.Mission of the District 4 Youth Council:To uplift and empower the voices and work of youth and youth organizations across District 4 by involving them as key stakeholders in decision-making processes.This is accomplished by:Hosting consistent council meetings where youth and youth workers in our district can gather to highlight their priorities, provide feedback to the office, and engage in meaningful...
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 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.
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, programs targeting families in need, and working with young professionals to develop their work skills.
