North Station

Request for a public hearing

Review City Youth Jobs Programs and Opportunities

Last activity February 12, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on the educational and workforce development impact of youth jobs offered by the City of Boston, including programs such as SuccessLink, futureBOS, Youth Options Unlimited, and the Mayor’s Youth Job Guarantee. It cites 2023 investments of $18.7 million and FY25 budget movements adding $1,020,000 toward youth jobs, and seeks lessons from past outcomes and future opportunities for Boston youth.

Affects youth and community advocates

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, and Henry Santana

Now with the Committee on Labor and Economic Development

About Labor & Workforce , Education and Environment & Climate

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss the educational and workforce development past successes and future opportunities of youth jobs offered by the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. February 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council