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Boston youth employment providers
Boston employment providers work to empower youth by connecting them to jobs that provide mentorship and guidance. These jobs also promote skill-building and networking opportunities. Boston values engaging youth in the workforce.
Our goal is to create lasting professional pathways to success. We want to provide opportunities for them to thrive. The City of Boston partners with a host of private and nonprofit partners to reach its workforce development goals. View our partners below:
Employment partners
Employment qualifications:
- Youth must be 15-24 years old.
- City of Boston residency.
Apply and connect:
- Youth who are 15 - 18 may apply via the SuccessLink application.
- Youth who are 19 - 24 may apply via the City of Boston Career Center.
- YEE SuccessLink staff can be reached via email at successlink@boston.gov.
Employment qualifications:
- Youth must be 14-21 years old.
- City of Boston Residency.
Apply and connect:
- Youth may apply via the SummerWorks application.
- SummerWorks staff can also be reached by phone (617-348-6548) or via email (summerworksinfo@bostonabcd.org)
Employment qualifications:
- Youth must be 13-14 years old.
- City of Boston residency.
Apply and connect:
- Visit the SuperTeen website, or contact Kate Hennigan: kate.hennigan@boston.gov | 617-635-4920 X2401
Employment qualifications:
- Youth must be 16 or older (most students are currently in 10th-12th grade).
- Must be enrolled in Boston Public High School.
- City of Boston Residency.
Apply and connect:
Employment Qualifications:
- Youth must be 16 - 18 years old.
- City of Boston residency.
Apply and connect:
- MLK Scholars does not hire or place youth at nonprofit organizations. Interested youth are encouraged to apply directly to MLK Scholars nonprofit partners.
Employment Qualifications:
- Youth are primarily 16-24
- Y.O.U. serves opportunity youth who have a history of court involvement, are gang-affiliated, have safety issues in their community, or reside in neighborhoods with high rates of unemployment or crime.
- Applicants must be referred.
Apply and connect:
- Referrals for Y.O.U. Boston program can be submitted through the Y.O.U. referral form.