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.
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Tony Chau, from Boston Asian Youth Essential Service GED Program, won the Intel Computer Science Prize at the 61st Annual Citywide Science Fair. His project was a Backpack to minimize the impact on adolescent spinal development.
Trauma/Motivational Interview Training Opportunity
Posted July 13th, 2010 by Roger Oser in
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010ABCD's William J. Ostiguy High School is helping to host the National Association of Recovery Schools Conference from July 21 to July 23 at Northeastern University. Although the focus of the conference is issues related to youth in recovery from substance abuse there are two outstanding trainings available that would be helpful for any BYSN staff who work with populations with the following two risk factors: 1. Dealing with the impact of trauma (July 21) 2. Helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence (July 22)
BPHC Break Up Summit for youth and youth-serving organizations
Posted July 13th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010The Boston Public Health Commission’s Start Strong Initiative and Northeastern University are proud to announce our inaugural “Break-up Summit”. It will be held on July 14th at Northeastern University. This free, one day summit is for youth and adults ages 15 and up. At the summit, youth and adults will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences around how to engage and support friends in healthy break-ups.
REEP 14th Annual Environmental Justice Youth Summit
Posted July 13th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Friday, August 6, 2010Save the date for Friday August 6th from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at Northeastern University Curry Student Center. The Youth Summit is a great opportunity for young people to take part in the struggle for social justice! Youth-led workshops on fixing the MBTA, achieving environmental justice, ending the criminal injustice system, winning youth jobs, and more (final workshop list to come). Food and performances throughout the day. Space will fill up fast so please RSVP to Carlos Moreno (carlos_moreno03@yahoo.com) or (857) 417-0271. Also let us know if you are interested in performing or presenting a workshop.
Year Up recruiting for September 2010 cohort
Posted July 6th, 2010 by Heidi HallProgram description and application information attached. To learn more, youth should attend an open house on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-4:00 pm at 93 Summer Street.
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ACE hiring Donor Relations Coordinator
Posted July 6th, 2010 by Heidi HallACE is hiring a Donor Relations Coordinator. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 23, 2010. See description below, PDF also attached, and see ACE website at http://www.ace-ej.org/employmentopportunities
Governor's Statewide Youth Council Invitation - Application extended to July 30
Posted July 6th, 2010 by Heidi HallPlease feel free to contact Anny Jean-Jacques at (617) 725-4020 or anny.jean-jacques@state.ma.us if you have any questions. Please see attached flyer… Thank you for your continued support!
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To: Massachusetts Youth and Young Adults, Ages 14-20
BPS Family and Student Engagement Summer Institute 2010
Posted June 28th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010Save the Date! BPS Family and Student Engagement Summer Institute 2010 - Transforming Engagement, From Program to Practice. August 18-19, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Harvard Medical School (77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston MA 02115). Cost is free to BPS staff and parents, $99 for non-BPS participants (covers food and resource materials). More details available soon.
Info Session for Graduate Certificate in Workforce Development at Northeastern
Posted June 28th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Thursday, July 1, 2010CWC invites you to participate in an information session to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Workforce Development at Northeastern University.
on Thursday July 1st, 5:30-6:30pm.
Hyde Square Task Force Hiring Youth Leaders
Posted June 28th, 2010 by Heidi HallDo you want to learn and perform dance across Boston? Help young children learn to read and write? Meet with public officials and create change? Then sign up to become a youth leader at the Hyde Square Task Force! You'll work around 10 hours each week on one of our five youth leadership teams, with focus areas like dance, organizing, health, and literacy.
City Lab Academy Final Open House
Posted June 16th, 2010 by Heidi Hall in
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010Looking for an alternative to getting your bachelor’s? Are you in interested in science and learning lab skills? Then come to the LAST CityLab Academy open house, June 29th at 3:30 pm, located at 801 Albany St., one block away from the Boston Medical Center.
