cityofboston.gov - Official Web Site of the City of Boston - Thomas M. Menino, Mayor

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  YOU Boston Offers Job Placement & Paid Training Through DOL's TSL Grant

  This new and unique program serves young people between the ages of 18 and 21, who were involved in the juvenile justice system.

  
  Further TSL Grant Information »
  
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  Labor Market Trends in the Boston/Metro North Region

  A new labor market report for the Boston/Metro North region by the Public Policy Center of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston highlights advantages and challenges for the area's labor supply and job market. A highly educated pipeline of young workers under 35 makes the region highly desirable for employers. For individuals without some post-high school credential, job opportunities are a challenge.
  Labor Market Trends Presentation (FY13) »
  Labor Market Trends Report »
  
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  Boston 2012 Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign sites posted

  If you worked in 2011 and earned less than $50K, you may qualify for a $5,000 tax credit. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) tax prep sites across Boston offer a wide variety of resources, from tax preparation to financial coaching, credit advising, and even US savings bonds. Click on the EITC tab to the left for a full list of FREE tax prep sites, as well as the flyer below for more details.
  EITC 2012 Flyer »
  
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  MSNBC: Building Doctors for the Future

  As part of the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program, the Boston Private Industry Council places Boston Public School students in paid internships at Brigham & Women's Hospital. These students learn cutting edge math and science skills in a world class medical institution, even gaining published research credit. NBC's Anne Thompson reports on the program in this video: 
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  Summer Jobs: Building Boston's Workforce

  Last summer, the City of Boston employed nearly 10,000 teens. Watch highlights from the 2010 season to see how these jobs elevate and inspire those who make up Boston's future workforce.
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  Commcorp Releases Report on Youth Unemployment!

  Commcorp has released excellent reports on understanding the perspective of employers when hiring youth

  Signaling Success: Boosting Teen Employment Prospects »

  Building Blocks of Labor Market Success »

  Strategic Employer Engagement: Building Dynamic Relationships with Employers in Teen and Young Adult Employment »

• Alternative Education Initiative (AEI) RFP

  Alternative Education Initiative Request for Proposals
  Due April 9, 2013

  AEI RFP »

  FY 14 Budget Form »

• WIA Youth RFP for FY 2014 Due 3/28/13

  Workforce Investment Act FY 2014 Youth Services RFP
  Seeking Alternative Education, Career Exploration, and Skills Training Proposals

  Due 3/28/2013

  WIA YOUTH RFP 14 »

  WIA YOUTH RFP BUDGET 14 »

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  Who qualifies for federal training dollars?

  Boston receives federal funding to pay for some residents’ skills training classes. This flyer provides information about the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program:

  WIA Training Application Information »

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  Check out the Opportunities Guide!

  The 2011 Opportunities Guide is here, our directory of training, education and human service resources.

  2011 Opportunities Guide »

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  ReadBoston

  ReadBoston has several literacy-rich programs serving children in all of Boston's neighborhoods. Our programs reach children from birth through age eight in school, after school, during summer vacation and even before they are old enough to attend school.

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  WriteBoston

  WriteBoston is a citywide initiative that mobilizes schools, families and community agencies to improve writing proficiency among Boston high school students. Writing is critical to academic success and has proven to be the gateway skill for student success on the MCAS.

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  YOUnlimited

  Y.O.U. is Boston's Youth Re-entry program providing a broad range of services to court-involved youth from 14 to 24 years of age. A partnership of educators, law enforcement officials, and business and community leaders has come together to maximize the services necessary for the growth and success of Boston's young people.

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  Green Jobs Boston

  Green Jobs Boston is a city-wide initiative coordinating a growing list of green job creation, training and placement efforts. Boston's conversion to a sustainable city is stimulating job growth and creating opportunity across all economic sectors. Mayor Menino is committed to ensuring that all Boston residents have access to the benefits of a new green economy.

  Green Jobs Boston »

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  Youth Jobs Video: Building Futures

  Preparing the next generation of US workers is a major focus of the Massachusetts Workforce Development System. Youth program participants explain how they've been impacted, in this video produced for the Massachusetts Workforce Summit, June 21, 2011.

  Youth Jobs: Building Futures »

• FY 2012 Workforce Investment Act Plan

  The Boston Private Industry Council, Inc. (PIC), serving as the Boston Workforce Investment Board (WIB), and the Mayor’s Office of Jobs & Community Services (JCS), representing the Boston Workforce Investment Area’s Chief Elected Official, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, are required to prepare a Fiscal Year 2012 “Annual Workforce Development Business Plan” for the City of Boston for submission to the Massachusetts Department of Career Services (DCS). The PIC and JCS welcome public comment on the proposed FY-2012 Plan. Click for more background, instructions and contact information.

  FY 2012 WIA Background »

  FY2012 WIA Plan »

Reports & Publications

• Boston WIA Best Practice Guide
• Boston WIA Best Practices Addendum
• Neighborhood Jobs Trust FY08 Report
• Opportunities Guide
• The Boston Jobs and Living Wage Ordinance
• Power One Report
• Federal Mogul Project
• FY2012 WIA Plan
• WIA Training Application Information