Youth Engagement and Employment
Advancing the lives of Boston's youth!
Our mission is to serve as a youth engagement resource center. We advance the lives of Boston's youth through:
- employment opportunities
- career development training, and
- youth engagement.
Contact
1483 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
02120
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Connect with us
Resources for virtual learning
Connect with online learning guides and hundreds of online learning resources.
Youth at Home Activity Guide
Learn a new hobby or skill, relax and self care, or stay connected online. This guide aims to connect you with opportunities to stay engaged at home.
Map of meal sites for children and youth
With Boston Public Schools closed to students starting on Tuesday, March 17, we will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all Boston students.
YOUth First
Connecting Boston's youth to affordable, accessible resources.
Apply for 2020 summer jobs today
Youth ages 15-18 can apply to work at over 100 summer employers!
Join the 2020 Mayor’s Youth Council
The council connects, engages, and empowers Boston’s diverse youth through government and civic participation.
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Get monthly information about youth opportunities in Boston!
Request a visit from our Outreach Team
Get connected to resources!
Volunteer with us
Give back to your community and gain volunteer hours!
Our programs
Youth employment
Connecting youth ages 15-24 to meaningful employment in Boston.
Youth civic engagement
We connect, engage, and empower Boston’s youth through government and civic participation.
Youth career development
Preparing youth for the workforce through skill training.
YOUth First
Connecting Boston's youth to affordable, accessible resources.
MBTA Youth Passes
The MBTA Youth Pass program provides eligible youth with a reduced-cost MBTA pass.
Our Impact
Check out the impact that the Department of Youth Engagement and Employment has made this year!
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Rashad O. Cope
Director of Youth Engagement and Employment
Tierra Lyons
Manager of Youth Employment and Development
Ruth Georges
Manager of Youth Engagement and Outreach
Eduardo Franco
Manager of Youth Programs and Partnerships