As part of its citywide plan to end youth homelessness, the City of Boston is creating new opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness to develop the knowledge and skills to forge successful careers. Beginning in January 2021, these opportunities will
The youth, staff, and partners of YOU Boston celebrated the conclusion of their summer youth employment program on August 13 just as they had conducted it – virtually. A year ago, said Interim Director Jonathan Makrez over Zoom, “I would
Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness (YYAEH) already face barriers to employment, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated those difficulties. In an increasingly virtual world, finding a job is no longer a matter of knocking on doors or spotting “Now
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development is launching the Boston Employer Forum Series of virtual panel discussions to share information on hiring needs in local industries during COVID-19. Each panel will feature sector-specific labor market data presented by Dr. Alicia
Boston’s summer youth jobs program will include two new features this year: 1) A Learn & Earn Career Development Internship that pays participants for college-level coursework, and 2) An online resource guide that includes a primer on workers’ rights compiled
Project Opportunity, a new pilot program led by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development and Office of Public Safety, creates opportunities for Boston residents to move beyond the limitations of a criminal record. One of the primary ways Project Opportunity
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Neighborhood Jobs Trust has dedicated $2.4 million to emergency supports for workforce and education programs, as well as specialized job training for workers preparing to enter the IT/tech industry. “Supporting our students,
Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, regulations around certifications for healthcare workers have changed in many cases. Below is a review of some of the more significant changes. Changed regulations in ALL healthcare settings Healthcare providers’ licenses that recently expired
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) distributed more than $13 million from July 2018 – June 2019 to 85 local organizations that serve Boston’s workers, according to the newly released Fiscal Year 2019 OWD Annual Report. These organizations provided
“I’ve been in this work a long time,” says Ed Norton, social emotional director at College Bound Dorchester. “And it always amazes me…” The phone line drops silent. Ed’s choking up. He apologizes, swears that he’s “stone-hearted Irish,” and regroups.