Come to the FutureBOS summer jobs fair in the CHS Library on Friday, March 27th during lunch and A/B Block!
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Grades 9-12. US work authorization is required for most, but not all, of the summer jobs
Description: Get paid this summer to work in a community organization or government organization! Jobs are available in every neighborhood and for every area of interest (including community organizing, childcare, summer camp counseling, sports, arts, law enforcement, government, hands-on work, academic enrichment, and more)!
Commitment/Pay: Varies by site
Read more and apply: https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity/youth-jobs
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Ages 13-18. Does NOT require US work authorization or Social Security
Description: Free creative writing courses for teens during the summer.
Commitment/Pay:
Two weeks in the summer
Usually costs $750, but free for BPS students if you complete the "Apply for a Scholarship" section
Read more and apply: https://grubstreet.org/write/yawp-week-long-summer-classes
Click the "Apply for a Scholarship" button on your chosen Writing Session page (i.e., 1-4). There are two short narrative responses required, but you can just write "BPS Partner/Charlestown High" instead of writing out narrative response
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Any student in grade 10. You do NOT need US work authorization. English conversational proficiency is required.
Description: Join a FREE mentoring and college readiness program for high school students. You will meet new people and receive support from a mentor during the school year. In the summers, you will have the opportunity to join an outdoor wilderness / camping adventure in sophomore year, and an international trip or US college campus trip in your junior year.
Read more and apply: www.summersearch.org/apply
Deadline: As soon as possible
Requirements: Any student in grades 1-12
Description: Homework help and writing tutoring are offered at the 826 Boston building in Egleston Square in the afternoons and evenings. There may be a waitlist, so we recommend applying early.
Read more and apply: https://826boston.org/programs/
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Grades 11-12. You do NOT need a Social Security Number to apply.
Description: Caminos: College and Career Pathways Program assists participants as they transition out of high school and into their next step, whether that is college, a training program, the workforce, or another pathway. All participants have access to the following:
Supportive peers and mentors
1:1 Coaching
Workshops on financial literacy, goal setting, job searching, and more
Social-emotional and wellness support
Up to $500 to support your post-secondary goals
Application for 11th graders is now open, help them get a jump start on their senior year with Caminos! For more information click here.
El Programa de Caminos Universitarios y Profesionales es una comunidad donde los participantes se apoyan unos a otros mientras establecen metas y las ponen en acción. El programa conectará a los participantes con personas y experiencias culturalmente relevantes para apoyarlos en sus próximos pasos después de la escuela secundaria.
INCENTIVOS
• Acceso a la tecnología
• Entrenamiento uno a uno
• Talleres dirigidos por pares
• Oportunidades de networking
• Oportunidades educativas culturalmente relevantes
Para más información visite https://www.hydesquare.org/caminos/.