YouthBuild Just A Start
By Just A Start
We are a youth workforce development program for out-of-school youth ages 16 - 24 from Boston Metro North communities. Students work towards their HiSET while developing workforce readiness skills.
This is an ongoing program.
For 4 days/week we run 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We offer 2 sessions each year. This year:
- Fall Session = October 24 - August 31.
- Spring Session = April 17 - December 31.
On Monday holidays programming moves to Wednesday.
Ages: 16 to Young Adult.
Must be between 16 and 24 years old on the first day of the program, a US citizen or permanent resident, and live in Cambridge, Chelsea, Somerville, Everett, Revere, Malden, or other cities or towns in the Metro North region.
Contact
Assistant Director of Youth Programs and Alumni Success
thomasrodriguez@justastart.org
617-918-7528
Application required
- Specific dates
YouthBuild Just A Start Program Flyer (May 2022)
YouthBuild Just A Start Online Inquiry Form (Signup).
Fall 2022 Session registration runs until October 4th. To register, we request that you attend a virtual Info Session (Tuesdays, 2:00 - 2:45 PM; on Zoom) to learn about our program structure, student support services, and the application process. Please fill out our Inquiry Form to signup. If you have questions, call or text (617) 918-7528 or email Tom at thomasrodriguez@justastart.org.
Free!
Participants can earn up to $150 per week depending on attendance.
Location
- In-person only.
1175 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States
- Transportation provided to the venue; see notes below.
- Transportation provided from the venue; see notes below.
We provide free MBTA passes monthly for participants.
Refreshments provided.
Wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
This program includes: HiSET academic classes; case management support; career training (construction or retail/customer service); socio-emotional development; and personal finance lessons.
YouthBuild Just A Start is a comprehensive youth workforce development program for out of school youth that provides education leading to a high school credential; career exploration and employment skills training; and leadership and life skill building. Through their construction and retail/customer service training and community service work, youth gain work skills leading to industry recognized credentials, as well as applied academic skills. The program also provides comprehensive guidance, counseling, case management, and support services.
For more information view our program overview.
Last updated August 24, 2022.
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