Youth Engagement and Employment
Advancing the lives of Boston's youth!
Our mission is to employ, develop, and engage Boston’s youth. We amplify youth voice and bridge opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We envision a future where Boston youth are educated, equipped, and empowered to successfully move into adulthood. Our work encompasses:
- youth employment
- civic engagement (Mayor’s Youth Council + Participatory Budgeting)
- career education and skill development
- youth advocacy, and
- promoting youth voice and leadership.
Contact
1483 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
02120
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Connect with us
SuccessLink youth summer job application is now live!
Youth ages 15-18 can now apply to work at over 200 community-based organizations.
Mayor's Youth Council application is now open!
We connect, engage, and empower Boston's youth through government and civic participation. Learn more about the program and apply to join the council by July 18.
Dreamers School-Year Fellowship Program Administrator Award
Boston-based nonprofits serving immigrant populations are invited to apply.
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.
Map of meal sites for children and youth
The City is filling the summer food gap by providing no-cost meals to Boston youth ages 18 and under.
Youth First
Connecting Boston youth to local, affordable, and accessible resources.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter
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.
SuccessLink employment partners
The SuccessLink employment partner application serves to connect community-based organizations with youth and young adult employees.
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
Jeremy Kazanjian-Amory
Manager of Youth Engagement and Outreach
Eduardo Franco
Manager of Youth Programs and Partnerships