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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.
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Through the Maritime Apprenticeship Program apprentices prepare for careers in the maritime trades through skill-based training in carpentry, electrical and engine systems supported by counseling, remedial education and work readiness preparation.Boston City Councilors Ayanna Pressley and Felix G. Arroyo launch Pressley/Arroyo Young Sheroes & Heroes Awards
Posted September 1st, 2010 by Heidi HallWhy are we launching the Young Sheroes and Heroes Award? Because Boston is full of amazing, committed, talented, brave and extraordinary young people whose achievements, accomplishments and acts of selflessness are too often overlooked, unreported and ignored.
Fall 2010 Youth Worker Certificate Training
Posted September 1st, 2010 by Heidi HallRegistration for the Fall 2010 Youth Worker Certificate Training is now open. Information about this training can be found on the Youth Work Central website. All registration for BEST trainings are now done online. Please click here to register for the Youth Worker Certificate Training.
EDCO Youth Alternative hiring part time Administrative Assistant
Posted August 31st, 2010 by Heidi HallEDCO Youth Alternative is a community-based alternative high school located in Kenmore Square. EDCO is seeking a part-time (10 hours/ week) Administrative Assistant, see attached job description for details. Any interest or inquires should go to edco.jobs@gmail.com. Additional information about EDCO is at www.edcoyouthalternative.com.
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Program Information Fair for youth-serving agencies
Posted August 30th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010An Information Fair for youth-serving agencies is on Tues, August 31 from 10am-12 noon at Madison Park. This is a collaboration of the Boston Youth Service Network, Jobs and Community Services and Youth Options Unlimited. See attached flyer for details (NOTE - the fair will take place at Cafe 75, not the cafeteria).
Nearly 200 youth graduate from a community-based school
Posted August 30th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
198 youth graduated from a community-based school or young adult GED program during the 2009-2010 academic year--83 diploma and 113 GED. Congratulations graduates!
Citywide summer graduation honors summer graduates
Posted August 30th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Monday, August 30, 2010A citywide summer graduation will celebrate students who completed credits this summer to graduate from the Boston Public Schools. This includes students who completed credits through the alternative summer school at University High School. The graduation takes place at 6 pm at White Stadium on Mon, August 30.
Youth videos share personal portraits of Boston neighborhoods
Posted August 25th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
The Boston Youth Service Network partnered with Common Boston through the Youthwalks Media Project. Video mentor Ted Resnikoff worked with BYSN youth to create walking tours that are personal portraits of their own neighborhoods. The videos premiered at a special event on June 19 (links to videos below).
Put Students First Coalition launch
Posted August 25th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Thursday, August 26, 2010Please Join Us - Thurs, August 26, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm at Freedom House (14 Crawford St, Dorchester).
Parents, Teachers, Students, Ministers, Community Leaders, Business People and Everyone Who Cares About the Education of Boston’s Students
Sociedad Latina's initiative to build cultural proficiency in schools featured in Boston Globe
Posted August 24th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
Sociedad Latina's Initiative to Build Cultural Proficiency in Boston Public Schools was featured in the Aug. 23 Boston Globe. The campaign is designed to address the achievement gap in BPS by building cultural proficiency at the classroom, school, and district levels, making learning relevant for Boston's diverse student population. From the article:
Sociedad Latina Hiring Policy and Community Organizing Coordinator
Posted August 24th, 2010 by Heidi HallSociedad Latina, a non-profit organization serving youth and their families in the Mission Hill neighborhood and the Greater Boston Area, is looking for a creative, organized professional with a background in health and/or community organizing and experience working with youth and supervising employees. The Policy and Community Organizer Coordinator will work in partnership with staff, youth, parents and community members to identify issues, potential solutions, and lead organizing campaigns that bring about positive changes in the community for the youth and families of Mission Hill and Boston at-large. See attached job description for further details.
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