Immigrant Youth Advancement
A leadership and work-readiness program for immigrant students.
MOIA is now taking applications for nonprofit organizations to offer work experience opportunities to immigrant youth for Summer 2026.
- Organizations must provide leadership and professional skills development in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. To apply and learn more, please review the 2026 Summer Immigrant Youth Advancement (IYA) Program - Grant Application here. You may also find the Request for Applications (RFA) here. Or, join the IYA Summer 2026 Grant Info Session on Zoom, January 21 at 2 pm.
- Eligible youth should fill out the interest form. Youth who fill out the interest form will be notified via email in May 2026 with step-by-step instructions on how to apply to the 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.
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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 fellowship is for youth between 14 - 24 years old
- Summer participants complete 19.5 hours a week for six weeks
- Fall and Spring participants complete 10 hours a week for 10 weeks
- Participants receive a biweekly scholarship
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
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Questions? Contact:
Immigrant Advancement -
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 806
BOSTON, MA 02201-2030
