Immigrant Youth Advancement
A leadership and work-readiness program for immigrant students.
The Immigrant Youth Advancement (IYA) Summer 2026 Grant is now closed! If your non-profit organization is interested in applying for the Summer 2027 IYA grant to provide work experience opportunities for immigrant youth in the city of Boston, please complete this interest form. The Summer 2027 IYA program grant will be launched in January 2027.
Eligible youth should fill out the interest form. Youth who complete the interest form will be notified via email in May 2026 with step-by-step instructions on how to apply for work experience opportunities on the futureBOS site. Acceptance into the program is at the discretion of each nonprofit organization; participation is not guaranteed.
We invite immigrant youth, families, and youth-serving organizations to sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and connect with our office. Sign up for our newsletter here, or email IYA@boston.gov if you have any questions.
For information on how to participate, email IYA@boston.gov.
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Questions? Contact:
Immigrant Advancement -
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 806
BOSTON, MA 02201-2030
About
Through this program, Boston’s diverse immigrant students are paired with immigrant-serving nonprofits across the City to gain:
- hands-on experience
- acquire life skills, and
- earn a scholarship towards their professional development as community leaders.
The Immigrant Youth Advancement Program is a partnership between:
- The work-experience opportunity is for youth between 14 and 24 years old
- Summer participants complete 20 hours a week for 6 weeks
- Participants receive a biweekly scholarship for their time in the program
Nonprofit partners
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Gain work experience, prepare for college and develop new work skills through the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement's Immigrant Youth Advancement program. Sign up for email updates about:
- Internships and job training
- College prep and financial aid
- English classes and skills courses
- Mentorships and workshops
Stay informed on great programs for immigrant youth and parents in Boston. Subscribe now for updates sent straight to your inbox. Invest in your future today!
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Questions? Contact:
Immigrant Advancement -
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 806
BOSTON, MA 02201-2030
