Next City disseminates nonprofit journalism on municipal best practices in social, economic, and environmental change. On June 28, the organization highlighted two Boston programs – the Greater Boston American Apprenticeship Initiative and Mayor Martin Walsh’s youth re-entry initiative, Operation Exit – as successful examples of
Operation Exit changed Devin Edwards’ life. The program, which helps court-involved young people enter sustainable careers, gave Devin the crucial second chance he needed. His mentors gave him unwavering encouragement. Devin did the rest. Looking back now, he is stunned by the distance
City leaders from across workforce development, business, education, and government gathered at District Hall in Boston’s Seaport District yesterday to discuss strategies for solving a serious talent shortage in Boston’s local tech industry. But it was hardly talk without teeth. At the
For these night students – from countries like China, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia – American life is a riddle wrapped in a stranger riddle: the English language. What does it mean to “get” the door? Why is “pants” plural? And
Too many adults fail to appreciate the value of good credit until they’ve suffered the consequences of poor or no credit: diminished opportunity for jobs or housing, exorbitant loan or interest rates, limited access to further credit. But could these
Mayor Martin Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker have announced a new collaborative pilot program – the Boston Bridge – that will enable income-eligible graduates of Boston high schools to earn both their associate and bachelor’s degrees, entirely free of tuition or mandatory fees. A