immigrant youth advancement

The Immigrant Youth Advancement (IYA) Program provides leadership training and hands-on experience to immigrant youth. Through this program, youth are paired with nonprofits to gain life skills to earn a scholarship as community leaders.

The eligibility requirements for the program are: 

• Youth must be between the ages of 14 to 24 

• Youth must be residents of the City of Boston

• Youth must currently be enrolled in high school, post-secondary education, or a GED/HiSET/Alternative Education program

• You do NOT need to have a Social Security number or US work authorization

Interested? Fill out the multilingual form here. We will notify youth via email once applications for the Summer 2026 session are available. Get multilingual IYA flyers here. 

Futurebos summer jobs (City of Boston)

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

The Possible Zone - Entrepreneurship Program

Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled

Requirements/Age: Grade 10-11, English level 3 or above. You do NOT need US work authorization or a social security number!

Description: The Possible Zone is a fun STEAM-infused entrepreneurship youth development program, where students launch their own business and prepare for any future career. Students have access to a state-of-the-art technology makerspace and media studio, as well as free food and snacks.

Commitment/Pay: Students commit to coming 2 days a week on Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00-6:30pm. Location: 31 Heath Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Students are paid $24 for every session they attend! 

Apply: https://possiblezone.org/ourstudents/ 

Jovenes en Accion - hyde square task force

Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled

Requirements: Grades 8-12

Description: JEA is an afterschool and summer program where 8th-12th graders have the opportunity to:

• Train in an Afro-Latin art form (either Dance, Music, or Theatre)

• Receive free access to Mentoring and Tutoring and College/Career Exploration

• Participate in Civic Engagement Workshops

• Experience Optional Socio-Emotional Support

• Get access to free resources such as (Hygiene & Menstrual products, Perishable food items, Household Necessities, Holiday Resources, and other personal or family needs as they arise) 

Commitment/Pay: In Person (30 Sunnyside St, Jamaica Plain). The program is free in the school year, and students get paid in the summer.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.hydesquare.org/join-jovenes-en-accion/ 

immigrant youth advancement

The Immigrant Youth Advancement (IYA) Program provides leadership training and hands-on experience to immigrant youth. Through this program, youth are paired with nonprofits to gain life skills to earn a scholarship as community leaders.

The eligibility requirements for the program are: 

• Youth must be between the ages of 14 to 24 

• Youth must be residents of the City of Boston

• Youth must currently be enrolled in high school, post-secondary education, or a GED/HiSET/Alternative Education program

• You do NOT need to have a Social Security number or US work authorization

Interested? Fill out the multilingual form here. We will notify youth via email once applications for the Summer 2026 session are available. Get multilingual IYA flyers here.