Welcome

The BOSTON YOUTH SERVICE NETWORK is a group of community-based organizations providing an integrated continuum of Alternative Education and Career Exploration programs for at-risk youth who have not found success in traditional systems. REFER A YOUTH.

 

Member organizations have a shared mission to improve the quality and diversity of services for youth so they develop the academic, work-readiness, life skills and support structure necessary to become productive adults.

Project Advantage is a program of Youth Build Boston that prepares young people for the world of work and independent living. The program combines job and career development, including skills training and worksite visits, with academic preparation for attaining a GED.

BYSN youth newsletter highlights youth unemployment and educational options for success

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The Verdict Vol 2 highlights youth unemployment and educational options for success.  Download the newsletter.

BYSN March 2010 Meeting

Date: 
Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Boston Youth Service Network is meeting next on Thurs, 3/11 from 2-4 pm at 555 Amory Street (PIC Jamaica Plain office).  Click here for directions.  The agenda includes an update on network advocacy efforts and a planning discussion for a youth showcase.  Please note, there is an orientation for new members immediately before the meeting from 1:30 - 2:00 pm.

YOU training on providing safe and effective employment programming for court-involved and gang affiliated youth

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Date: 
Monday, April 12, 2010

Please see attached flier for more details and RSVP information.

Youth Opportunities Program - Outdoor Trainings for Youth Workers

Appalachian Mountain Club's Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) supports youth workers to get urban and at-risk youth into the outdoors. We do this through trainings, equipment loans, direct service youth adventures, discounts on lodging, and trip planning support.  The Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) is an experiential, hand-on training that focuses both on technical outdoor skills, and leadership skills.  See below for more details.

AmeriCorp Positions at Peace First (Boston, New York, LA)

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See attached job description and information for a great AmeriCorp position for a young person.

Full Service Schools Roundtable: Family Engagement Policy and Practice

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Date: 
Monday, March 15, 2010

Family Engagement Policy and Practice - Learn about policy developments at the national, state, and district levels and about exciting new local practice.  Monday, March 15 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m at The Boston Foundation (75 Arlington Street, Boston MA). 

City Lab Academy accepting new applicants and upcoming info sessions

City Lab Academy Open House dates are March 9, April 6, May 4.  Open Houses take place at CityLab Academy, 801 Albany Street.  See attached flier for details about the program, eligibility and upcoming open house and entrance test dates.  Applications are due July 1, 2010.

Behavior Management Training

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Date: 
Friday, February 26, 2010

If you tutor young people, do homework help or academic support, then this training is for you. Friday, Feb 26 from 9:30-12:30 (see details below).

Fidelity FutureStage at the Boston Pops Competition 2010

Musicians/vocalists attending a public high school in Boston or Cambridge can compete for a chance to perform at a Boston Pops concert at Symphony Hall on May 26, 2010. The Boston Pops and Fidelity FutureStage are working with First Night to find talented high school musicians and vocalists to take part in the second annual Fidelity FutureStage at the Pops Competition 2010. Up to four instrumental and/or vocal acts will be selected to perform live on stage at a the Boston Pops concert with conductor Keith Lockhart.  See below for details and application information.

CVS Pathways to Retail Careers recruiting youth for March 2010 cohort

The CVS/Pathways to Retail Careers program is again recruiting for the next co-hort training program, scheduled to start March 22nd.  Attached is updated flyer information sheet, please call Rosalind Pendleton with potential candidates or if you are interested in setting up an information session.

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