Jobs & Community Services

The Mayor's Office of Jobs & Community Services

It is our purpose as an innovative public agency to promote economic self-sufficiency to ensure the full participation of all Boston residents in the city's economic vitality and future. It is also our purpose to be an advocate, clearinghouse, and laboratory for "best practices" in literacy, beginning at birth; lifelong learning; job training/placement; and support services so Bostonians may fulfill their educational and employment aspirations.

2012 Boston Summer Jobs Site Launches
This summer, Mayor Menino encourages you to hire a talented Boston Public Schools student at your company. A new website makes connecting with youth easier than ever.
Hire a Teen: Boston Summer Jobs »
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 »
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:
MSNBC: Building Doctors for the Future »
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.
Youtube »

Request for Proposals - CDBG FY2013
The Office of Jobs and Community Services issued an RFP on March 7, 2012 for Community Development Block Grant FY2013 funds.
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Mayor Testifies to Joint Committee on Education
Mayor Menino's testimony to the Joint Committee on Education, regarding House Bill 1082, urged increased options for those seeking vocational degrees.
Mayor Menino's Full Testimony »

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 »

Mayor Menino Releases 2011 Jobs Report
The Jobs Report outlines strategies to further bolster job creation and keep Boston on top in the job market. While Boston continues to be one of the highest job growth cities in the country - the U.S. unemployment rate of 9% is higher than Boston’s rate of around 7% - the Mayor emphasized the need to continue working to create jobs for Boston residents.
Read Release »

2011 Jobs Report »

Check out the Opportunities Guide!
The 2011 Opportunities Guide is here, our directory of training, education and human service resources.
2011 Opportunities Guide »

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 »

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 »

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

The Mayor's Office of Jobs & Community Services

Request for Proposals - CDBG FY2013

Mayor Testifies to Joint Committee on Education

Who qualifies for federal training dollars?

Mayor Menino Releases 2011 Jobs Report

Check out the Opportunities Guide!

ReadBoston

WriteBoston

YOUnlimited

Green Jobs Boston

Youth Jobs Video: Building Futures

FY 2012 Workforce Investment Act Plan

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