Program Openings

YBB is still accepting applications until 4pm Wed 5/13/08 for our paid career exploration program in Landscaping and Green Industries.  In the Project Advantage program students (age 16- 18) learn job skills and are able to explore a variety of career paths while working on their GED.  They work directly with professionals in landscaping and green industries while work

YBB is still accepting aplication until 4pm Wed 5/13/08 for our paid Construction Training Program.  In the Constuction Training Program students (age 18 - 24) learn job skills in the constuction trades while doing hands-on work at one of YBB's building projects.  They work directly with building trades instructors while learning carpentry and other skills while building low-income

CityLab Academy is accepting applications for the Fall 2008 class. Open Houses will be held on a monthly basis so this is a good time to learn more about the program. Upcoming open houses are scheduled for Feb 27 and March 26, from 4-6 pm at 801 Albany Street in Boston.

Three career pathway programs in technology and health care are accepting new students for classes starting in January 2008. TechSMART program at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, NSTAR Prep Program at Bunker Hill Community College, Health Care Prep Program at Roxbury Community College. See attached flier for additional information.

The Gateway to College Program at Massasoit Community College is currently recruiting students for spring semester 2008. Boston residents (ages 16-21) can earn their BPS high school diploma while also earning college credits and achieving college success.

The BATEC program, in partnership with RCC, UMass Boston and DotWell, is offering a Bridge to Community College program focused on computer technology. Participants will receive college instruction and 6 credits upon completion, coaching in basic math and writing for entry-level college standards, and support with college admission. Students can apply the credits toward an IT for Business degree. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Flier attached.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Boston Alumnae Chapter is pleased to announce the Delta G.E.M.S. mentoring program for young women between the ages of 14-18 for the 2007-2008 year. Eligible applicants must be in high school, fill out an application and submit a personal statement.

LEAH is now accepting applications for the '07-'08 School Year. The project is a collaboration between Urban Ecology Institute and the Boston Public Schools’ Bridging the Gap program that seeks to cultivate the educators and community innovators of the future by providing high school students with leadership and mentoring opportunities in out-of-school time programs. In addition to comprehensive training, LEAH mentors are placed in paid internships in youth-serving organizations where they can both learn and contribute.

The High Schol Diploma Program at Notre Dame Education Center is an alternative high school program for young adults. This program is designed for students who need 9 courses or fewer to graduate.

El Centro del Cardenal has received funds to work specifically with at-risk and adjudicated youth in the Boston Area, ages 18-24.  The  Esperanza Trabajando grant enables us to provide individuals assistance in obtaining employment, higher education, and/or training.