The BOSTON YOUTH SERVICE NETWORK is a group of community-based organizations working collaboratively to provide alternative education and employment pathways for youth at risk. Organizations engage youth through a continuum of programs including nontraditional learning environments in alternative schools, career exploration programs to build job and life skills, integrated support services and postsecondary connections.

BYSN Youth Committee Peer Leader, Analiese Barnes-Classen, with Governor Deval Patrick, fighting with YMORE for the Progressive Revenue Campaign!

EDCO students at youth showcase

The EDCO Youth Alternative provides a full academic program, counseling and related support services, and part-time employment for students who require a more supportive environment than public schools can offer. EDCO supports Boston youth on a path to graduation.

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ABCD neighborhood centers

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Youth Development programs focus on the critical needs of at-risk and economically disadvantaged teens, providing them with opportunities to earn, learn, and achieve success in school and life.

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GED Plus

ESAC's GED Plus PROMISE Mentoring program prepares GED Plus students for achievement in the workforce and educational environment. PROMISE matches volunteer mentors with GED Plus students to focus on relationship building, goal setting, and career exploration activities.

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Sociedad Latina youth organizers

With the support of families and the community, Sociedad Latina provides a broad array of programs that promote community leadership, civic engagement, meaningful employment, educational attainment, cultural identity and pride, and the continuation of traditions.

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Notre Dame Education Center's High School Diploma program is designed for students who need to finish credits for a high school diploma. Afternoon classes are available.

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College Prep classroom

College Bound Dorchester works to ensure that all students view success in college as not just a possibility in their lives but as a baseline expectation. The organization has been serving the community of Dorchester since 1965.

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Youth Build Boston Project Advantage

Project Advantage is YouthBuild Boston’s alternative education and workforce development program for young people, ages 16-18, offering academic and vocational training through hands-on exploration of the Green Industry.

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BAYES youth t-shirt designs

Youth from Boston Asian: Youth Essential Service designed t-shirts for the Boston Public Health Commission's B1 Example violence prevention campaign. A video showcases the youths' designs.

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Crittenton Women's Union graduation

Crittenton Women's Union GED program provides young adults with the individual attention and supportive services they need to succeed. The full-time program’s holistic approach focuses on academics, support and preparation for an economically self-sufficient future.

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Maritime Apprenticeship Program

The Hull Lifesaving Museum's Maritime Apprentice Program (MAP) is a Career Exploration program offering intensive, year-round training for young men and women in the custody of the Department of Youth Services.

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Hyde Square transit campaign

Youth from Hyde Square Task Force distributed a survey to 700 young people in Boston to determine the state of relationship between teens and the MBTA police. The result? Change is needed. Youth Community Organizing develops youth leadership and alters societal structures that support injustice.

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El Centro del Cardenal graduates

El Centro del Cardenal celebrated their graduates with a ceremony at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. El Centro provides bilingual (English/ Spanish) GED programs for young adults in Boston.

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Bridge Transitional Day Progra,

Bridge Over Troubled Waters offers a comprehensive range of services to youth ages 16 to 24 in a positive and safe environment. Bridge can help youth with basic survival services such as food, healthcare and a safe place to go to get off the streets.

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BYSN Tour of April 8, 2013

City Councillors visit Bridge Over Troubled Waters (BOTW)

City Councillors visit Bridge Over Troubled Waters (BOTW)

GED student from BOTW, Jimel, describes his experience at this program

GED student from BOTW, Jimel, describes his experience at this program

City Councillors visit ABCD's University High School and Youth Services Departme

City Councillors visit ABCD's University High School and Youth Services Department

City Councillor Mike Ross and ABCD's youth representative, Aaliyah, discuss her

City Councillor Mike Ross and ABCD's youth representative, Aaliyah, discuss her experience in school and why she chose to go to an alternative education and career explorations program

EDCO Youth Alternative High School Junior, Jay, leads the tour through his exper

EDCO Youth Alternative High School Junior, Jay, leads the tour through his experiences with his alternative education program

Executive Director from Sociedad Latina, Alex Oliver-Davila, and youth represent

Executive Director from Sociedad Latina, Alex Oliver-Davila, and youth representative, Kiara, describe the importance of career explorations programs for Latino youth

Serge, youth representative from YouthBuild Boston, shares his story with the Co

Serge, youth representative from YouthBuild Boston, shares his story with the Councillors and leads the tour through this new, youth-built building

City Council President Stephen Murphy and City Councillor Mike Ross listen as El

City Council President Stephen Murphy and City Councillor Mike Ross listen as Elizabeth from YouthBuild Boston describes the process youth go-through to enroll in their apprentice programs

Councillors visit Hyde Square Task Force

Councillors visit Hyde Square Task Force

Councillors explore the Hyde Square Task Force during the BYSN Tour

Councillors explore the Hyde Square Task Force during the BYSN Tour

BYSN Youth Committee member, Yolanda, leads the City Council members through Col

BYSN Youth Committee member, Yolanda, leads the City Council members through College Bound Dorchester

City Councillors on tour speak with youth from College Bound Dorchester about ed

City Councillors on tour speak with youth from College Bound Dorchester about education and other youth issues

Students, Melissa and Marileyshka, guide the tour through Notre Dame Education C

Students, Melissa and Marileyshka, guide the tour through Notre Dame Education Center

Top Row (left to right): Cisnell (Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF)), Alex (Sociedad
Top Row (left to right): Cisnell (Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF)), Alex (Sociedad Latina), Cristina (HSTF), Mark and Matt (College Bound Dorchester)
Middle Row: City Councillor Mike Ross, City Councillor Stephen Murphy, City Councillor Frank Baker, Patricia (GED Plus), and City Councillor Matt O'Malley
Front Row: Natalia (BYSN), Kiara (Sociedad Latina), Yolanda (CBD), Aaliyah (ABCD's UHS and CX), Joanna (East Boston Neighborhood Health Center)
Boston City Council members, Mike Ross, Stephen Murphy, Frank Baker, and Matt O'

Boston City Council members, Mike Ross, Stephen Murphy, Frank Baker, and Matt O'Malley joined BYSN on a Trolley Tour of its member programs on April 8, 2013

City Councillor Frank Baker with youth representative, Jonathan, from the Hull L

City Councillor Frank Baker with youth representative, Jonathan, from the Hull Lifesaving Museum's Maritime Apprentice Program as he describes his experience with the program

The Tour ended at a City Council favorite, Dry Dock Cafe, where Councillors and

The Tour ended at a City Council favorite, Dry Dock Cafe, where Councillors and youth held conversations about their experiences and relevant youth issues

BYSN Co-chairs and City Councillors on the tour

BYSN Co-chairs and City Councillors on the tour