The Youth Engagement & Employment appropriation is used to support activities and services for Boston's youth. The department provides youths and families with resources including employment, out of school time activities, peers who listen, and youth development opportunities.
Settlement Funds
As a result of events precipitated by two private companies: Bechtel International Corp. and Turner Broadcasting Systems, the city of Boston received financial settlements totaling over two million. These funds were dedicated by the Mayor to supplement the year-around youth job program.
Youth at Risk
The Youth at Risk program is a summer jobs program for at-risk youth funded through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Funds are targeted to cities in Massachusetts that have the greatest incidence of juvenile detention and adjudication, where low-income youth are especially in need of access to summer job opportunities.
Youth Employment & Enrichment Fund
The Youth Employment & Enrichment Fund was established 2014 to ensure that Boston youth have access to high quality opportunities for employment, enrichment and personal development during the summer and school months. The fund was made possible by financial contributions from local corporations and foundations committed to supporting youth employment in the City of Boston. The fund is used to hire youth and to pay for non-personnel costs associated with youth employees such as enrichment training, materials and supplies.
