More than sixty high school students in the Boston Public Schools special education program gathered at City Hall Plaza yesterday for a meet-and-greet with bank representatives organized by Bank On Boston, a program that connects residents with reliable financial products
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) didn’t just pivot to remote learning during the pandemic. The program pirouetted into all-new creative territory, revamping its career readiness lessons into playful mini-dramas and travelogues. Some instant classics: A job search lesson from
In her welcome to Boston Public Schools (BPS) students outside City Hall Thursday, Disabilities Commissioner Kristen McCosh encouraged them to “learn a lot, ask a lot of questions” of the banks and credit unions that had come to meet with
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
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
As an arts-focused organization, ZUMIX was in some ways uniquely suited to face a pandemic. Creativity, at its core, is adaptability. “We’re the opposite of a conservatory,” said Jenny Shulman, director of operations. “We emphasize creative youth development. The importance
The structure of intergenerational programming provided by Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE) typically followed the rhythms of normal life. Parents attended MJE’s job readiness and wellness workshops while their children were in school. Many of these adults, survivors of
Most young adults experiencing homelessness in Boston are also unemployed, compounding the difficulty of establishing a safe home and a better future. But a new initiative, funded by a competitive national grant, aims to spark employment solutions for these young