Request for a public hearing
Hold Hearing on Expanding Youth Access to Skilled Trades in Boston
Last activity July 23, 2026 (about 2 months ago)
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Introduced
July 17, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
The matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss expanding access for Boston youth to skilled trades careers. It references Boston Public Schools’ CTE pathways and calls for participation by BPS and other stakeholders to explore how to broaden opportunities and address workforce needs.
Affects Students of Boston Public Schools, students of color, and students with disabilities
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Erin Murphy, Brian Worrell, and Ed Flynn
Now with the Committee on Education
About Education and Labor & Workforce
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Order for a hearing to discuss expanding access to skilled trades careers in the City of Boston.
Timeline
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July 22, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilor Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Murphy as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development.