STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Current 9th, 10th, & 11th graders

AFH fuses art-making, entrepreneurial and business training, and experiential learning to create empowering and transformational experiences for Boston teens. Our Youth Arts Enterprise employs teens to work with creative mentors on commissioned art projects for Boston businesses.

No artistic experience is necessary, just passion for being creative and learning on the job - all while earning experience and money! Participants start at minimum wage and work for up to 9 hours per week during the school year, and up to 25 hours per week during the summer.

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This opportunity is for current 9th, 10th, & 11th graders! Please click the link below to read more about this opportunity and for directions on how to apply!

If you have any questions please reach out to Gary Chen at gchen@afboston.org

The Theater Offensive (TTO). We are currently recruiting creative and talented queer youth and allies between the ages of 12-17 for our Fall 2021 True Colors Troupe Devising Ensemble. True Colors Troupe is an after-school program for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies who work with teaching artists to create and develop skills in performance, social justice, and community activism. When youth join our ensemble, they not only join a community supported by others, but benefit by being part of a chosen family. Some of the benefits include:

• $300 monthly stipend

• Devising and performing a collective piece of artwork.

• Work with TTO staff and teaching artists

• Tuesday & Thursday Rehearsals from 6pm-8pm

• Collaborative and artistic skills

• Professional development for young artists

• Touring opportunities locally and nationally

• Networking with other LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC artist

• Virtual Grubhub gift cards for meals

The Theater Offensive's mission is to present liberating art, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression. For more information about our programs, please visit our website to learn more about what we offer at https://thetheateroffensive.org

If you know of any potential candidates who may be interested in joining, please feel free to share this email along. Interested youth can submit their inquiry in the required fields here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RRTZ66L

Questions? Please reach me at ricky@thetheateroffensive.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Invest in Girls

We love working with your students to help them learn the basics of personal money management in preparation for their eventual financial independence! We’ve noticed that many students express interest in a more imminent concern: How do they approach paying for college? We think that looking at college through a financial lens is tremendously important, and so we have organized a webinar in two parts with Julie Shields-Rutyna, the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority), to provide her expertise. (yes, young men are allowed to attend this one!)

Fall Workshop: (December 2^nd, 7 pm EST via Zoom) registration link for the Fall Workshop.

• What can I be doing now to get ready for college, no matter what grade I’m in?

  • Career Research: What might this mean for my college search?

• Diversifying Your College List

  • Creating a list of schools making sure that in addition to a range of academic options there is a range of financial affordability

• Applying for Financial Aid and/or Scholarship

Spring Workshop: (Scheduled for March 24^th at 7 pm EST via Zoom – Registration will open in late February.)

• Comparing financial packages: Once you have your offers, how do you compare them?

• Understanding Educational Loans: What types of loans exist? What are the requirements? What are the advantages/disadvantages of different kinds?

Youth & Police in Partnership (more info in flier below)

Please share the link below with youth interested in participating in YPP this fall:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8182b915-7619-4d07-825f-64db225b666a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=406283&lang=en_US&source=CC4

CALLING ALL 10th GRADERS- Apply for SUMMER SEARCH!

Summer Search Boston – a student centered organization on a mission to help young people expand what they believe is possible for themselves.

Summer Search’s overarching goal has long been to help young people graduate from high school, matriculate to a post-secondary education and successfully earn a 4-year college degree within six years. Their services include:

1) Year-round mentoring by full-time, professional staff who encourage students to reflect on their experiences to better understand themselves and to prepare for their futures.

2) Two summer enrichment experiences for high schoolers (wilderness experience, international service trips, pre-college academic programs, or internships) that put students into highly challenging, unfamiliar environments.

3) Support and advice for high school seniors as they plan for and transition to college or another post-secondary pathway.

4) Continued mentoring as needed, connections to internships and career coaching for up to six years after high school.

• You can view our updated student video here: https://bit.ly/3k1etcN

  • With subtitles in 3 languages

• Online application is open: https://www.summersearch.org/apply

  • Note: There are two parts to the application. Students have a section they will need to fill out, sign and submit. Once their part of the application is complete, a link will automatically be sent to the parent/guardian whose contact information they provided. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will need to fill out the second half of the application, upload income documentation then sign and submit.

The Boston Public Schools (BPS) Teacher Cadet Program develops strategic partnerships to identify, cultivate, and support middle school and high school, students. These high school students reflect the cultural, linguistic, and racial diversity of BPS to successfully navigate high school, graduate from college, and return as teachers in BPS. If you're interested in making a change in your community, working with children as a career, and/or have a passion for education, fill out the Teacher Cadet Application. BLA teachers and staff: If you'd like to nominate students into the Teacher Cadet program, please fill out Nominate form.

BigSister Boston Opportunity for 8th grade girls! There are a few spots still available. 8th grader girls enroll as Little Sisters and are matched with Big Sisters from Edelman Financial. This free program offers a mentoring and enrichment experience for BLA girls. The program occurs twice a month virtually, from November 2021- May 2023, Thursdays 3:30-4:30 PM. There is a potential to transition to in-person visits at Edelman depending on CDC guidelines. Participants will have an opportunity to apply to be Big Sisters to Trotter School students when they are in high school! For more information call, text, or email Karla Venegas at

kvenegas@bigsister.org or (617) 433-8446 To sign up go to: https://forms.gle/pJdpU4LXudMDCYtD7

Boston Student Advisory Council

The Office of Youth Leadership (OYL) is excited to announce that the Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) is accepting applications for the 21-22 school year. BSAC is a body of selected high school student representatives from across the Boston Public Schools. Student leaders represent their respective high schools, serving as the primary vehicle for student voice and engagement within the Boston Public Schools district. The council works to amplify student voices across the city. This paid opportunity* is open to all BPS students who meet the following criteria and must complete an application by December 1st!

• Must be a BPS student aged 15-18

• Interested in developing leadership skills

• Committed to youth development and youth-led activism

• Ability to commit 10 hours a week, compensated at $13.50 an hour

• Click here to APPLY!

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more!

- Saturday, November 20th from 11am-12pm Zoom Link HERE