In DYS programs there are many Future Ready opportunities available to youth. In the box below is a small selection of one Future Ready connections pages that outline the technical and soft skills that students will learn during these Future Ready experiences and how these experiences connect with EYF curriculum and content classes.
Below are some handy overviews of industries that are strong in Massachusetts and/or are frequently of interest to young people. Click on the images to get overviews of what people interested in these fields should expect and what types of skills they will develop and need to succeed in these industries.
Commonwealth Corporation runs two silk screen shops, Exclusive Tees, within DYS programs and employs youth to fulfill orders. Youth develop technical skills related to silk screening, general workplace skills, and soft skills. From computer design to print press to folding and inventory, youth work as a team to complete orders for individuals, businesses, and organizations.