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Text says the Mayor's Youth Council is a dedicated group of high school leaders who represent youth from across Boston in City government. Make change in your City! MYC, CIty of Boston, and OYEA logos are at the top. Young people being sworn in are at the bottom.

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Apply to join the 2026-27 Mayor's Youth Council and make change in your city! Boston high schoolers can now submit their application to represent their peers in City government. Visit boston.gov/myc to learn more! ⭐

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ICYMI: At Friday's Teen Celebration, we played games, decorated converse, took a scavenger hunt across the museum, and so much more with our BFD partners. Free entry to your local cultural institutions the first and second Sunday of every month -- visit boston.gov/familydays to learn more.

Last week, our Director Pedro Cruz visited his alma mater, Snowden International HS, to speak with 11th and 12th grade IB students about his career path. They asked insightful questions and are undoubtedly headed towards great things!

DTC X Boston After Dark 19-25 year olds in Boston are invited to this free comedy show at City Hall! The event comes with food and a 90 minute amazing show featuring some of the best comedians from the Don't Tell Comedy channels. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. This show will have chairs provided, and is wheelchair accessible.

A brand new Boston After Dark is here... now for 19-25 year-olds with Don't Tell Comedy! A completely free feature of 4 comedians who perform around the country. Thursday, April 30, doors at 6:15. boston.gov/calendar/dtc-x-boston-after-dark for free tickets.

You can also join MFA Teens, @oyea.boston.gov, and the Mayor’s Youth Council for a Teen Celebration this Sunday at 12 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts. 🖼️

Head to boston.gov/familydays to register for the Family Days program and get free entry to the event. Learn more at the link. 🎟️ ⤵

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#Boston, plans for April vacation? 👀
Hang out with us at #BCYF!

Find activities at boston.gov/bcyf-registration—tap “Special Events” and set the date filter to April vacation week.

See you there 💛

We are offering FIVE professional development trainings in the next two months, completely free for Boston-area youth-serving professionals. Learn more and RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

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Director Pedro Cruz presents Partner Network and Professional Development 2025 impact to a room of partners

We had so much fun welcoming everyone to Roxbury Community College for March's Partner Network meeting: Post-secondary Pathways edition! Spending time learning, networking, and eating together was the perfect way to kick off spring. Many thanks to RCC and all our partners. See you in May!

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There are thousands of great summer jobs available for Boston’s young people at boston.gov/futureBOS!

Browse the futureBOS 2026 Youth Jobs Catalog now and find help from City of Boston teams getting your ideal summer job.

OYEA Partner Network The OYEA Partner Network is a group of community partners and City agencies focused on advancing the lives of youth in Boston. This group meets bi-monthly to connect, network, share resources and oppo...

Spring is (almost) here, and so is our March Partner Network meeting! Roxbury Community College will be hosting us for networking, breakfast, and a discussion of the many postsecondary pathways available to youth. For meeting details, join our partner network: boston.gov/oyea-partners

Thank you for your constant support and leadership!

When we invest in our young people, we’re investing in the future of our entire city.

Thank you to our @oyea.boston.gov team for hosting the Mayor's Youth Summit, where we can celebrate the young leaders, artists, and advocates who are bringing Boston toward a better and brighter future.

We're ringing in the spring with more free professional development trainings for the youth-serving community! RSVP for March and April sessions today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon 🌱

MYS 2026 was a blast! Thanks to everyone who showed up last Saturday and made it a day to remember♥️ We enjoyed youth performances, airbrush tattoos, drawings, giveaways, and more! Thanks to our partners for your support.
📸: Kenneth Palacios

Mass Poetry Teen Poetry Preliminary Slam at Teen Central Are you an aspiring young poet (age 13-19) looking to share your voice? Would you like to join a team of poets and compete across Massachusetts and beyond? In partnership with BPL’s Teen Central, Mas...

Join us on Sat, Feb 28 for a Preliminary Poetry Slam at Teen Central in partnership with Mass Poetry!

If you are an aspiring young poet looking to share your voice, this is the perfect opportunity! The top 4 poets in this slam will win a cash prize of $50.

bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6985f...

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We’re bringing City Hall out of City Hall and into our neighborhoods!

Led by @communityengagement.boston.gov and our incredible city teams, Office Hours will be a family-friendly, citywide, one-stop shop for residents to connect directly with me and staff from across @boston.gov.

🚨 MYS 2026 IS HERE 🚨 Swipe to see our full lineup of Boston-based speakers and performers who will be taking the stage this Saturday! If you haven't already, grab your free tickets at Boston.gov/youth-summit (tickets are required for entry). We can't wait to see you there!!

send this to someone who should come to MYS 🥰 📲Boston.gov/youth-summit ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks to Councilor Coletta Zapata, Councilor FitzGerald, and the offices of Councilors Santana and Weber for coming to speak with youth from councils around the Boston area at our second meeting of the Boston Coalition of Youth Councils!

Happy Black History Month, Boston.

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February and March free professional development workshops are here! Boston youth-serving professionals, RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development. See you soon!

Boston is ready for the snow. Get info & alerts at boston.gov/snow.

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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Mayor's Youth Summit awards! Do you know a youth-serving organization that supports and empowers Boston youth? Or a Boston teen who demonstrates leadership or civic engagement? Complete our nomination forms at boston.gov/youth-summit

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The Mayor’s Youth Summit is BACK! Don’t miss the celebration of the year Saturday, February 21 from 3-6 p.m. at Artists for Humanity. This event will feature entertainment, food, and giveaways! Boston youth ages 14-19, grab your free tickets and submit award nominations now! boston.gov/youth-summit

See you all tomorrow!

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Introducing our FREE professional development workshops for Boston youth-serving professionals in January and February!
Don't miss these free training opportunities, make sure you and your colleagues RSVP today at boston.gov/professional-development

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Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!

Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration

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The Mayor’s Youth Council is hosting four town halls this January! All Boston youth ages 14-19 are welcome to share thoughts on third spaces, school, mentorship, and anything important to you. Each event will feature free food and raffles. Find a town hall near you and register at boston.gov/myc.

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BCYF is packed with indoor fun for December Vacation Week! ❄️💙

Movie nights, swim, arts + crafts, STEM, tournaments, holiday events, and more.

See everything happening at your local center: Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration → Special Events.

Winter Soccer Clinics

⚽ Starting January 11, Parks and Rec will be hosting a free indoor Winter Soccer Clinic for athletes ages 9-17 at the Carter Playground Bubble!

Registration is now available online ➡️ boston.gov/news/parks-department-host-winter-soccer-clinics-0