Youth

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

The Patrick administration is recruiting youth for a statewide youth council. This is an opportunity to assure the youth population you work with has a voice in statewide youth policy and program discussions. See the attached materials for more information and an application.

(seeking applicants for a paid training opportunity)

YouthBuild Boston’s Project Advantage Program is looking for a trainee who is interested in entering the landscape construction workforce. Gain valuable landscape training while developing the skills needed to enter the growing green industry workforce.

Topics include: Why College?, Economics of Higher Education, Meet the Students, Landing the Job. Workshops are available to all BYSN members. For more information or to schedule a workshop, contact Peter Barros (peter@hydesquare.org).

Weekly support meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at William J. Ostiguy High School in Downtown Crossing (ABCD - 19 Temple Place, 3rd Floor). The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana.

This is the second year of the Larry Kessler Scholars program at AIDS Action Committee, a full-time, paid summer internship to help build a new generation of people to confront HIV/AIDS.  Scholars work full time at the AIDS Action Committee office in Boston June 9- August 15 with a mentor in the Prevention, Client Services or Policy department, and take part in bi-weekly educational seminars.  We’re looking for college or grad students who care about HIV/AIDS issues in our country and have shown leadership in some area of their life.  Full information on the program and how to apply is at www.aac.org/lkscholars.  Deadline is April 4.

The Boston Youth Fund will accept applications for summer jobs from Boston teens ages 15-17 through March 19th. Visit the website for registration details, information in eight languages and job descriptions. Youth must be registered in Hopeline to work through the Boston Youth Fund.

The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston has an interesting digital media program for teens. They have a series of workshops throughout the year, an advanced video program and opportunities for youth to get involved in arts-oriented events. Currently, there are openings available in the spring Subversive Audio Tours workshop and a Digital Photography workshop. See below for additional details.

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.