Transitional Employment
Subsidized work opportunities to develop job readiness skills.
Each year, we provide over 200 young people with subsidized work opportunities. These opportunities develop their job readiness skills. Opportunities operate on three tiers. Young people can progress up the tiers to increase reward and responsibility. All young people engaged in transitional employment earn $15 per hour and receive case management services.
Placement Tiers
Placements
Pre Placement
Level 1
A two-week, paid intensive job-readiness training. It focuses on key concepts such as decision-making, teamwork, communication, and personal responsibility. Young people have the opportunity to make mistakes, learn from them, and correct the behavior. Participants work 6 paid hours per week.
Bridge Team
Level 2
A meaningful group work experience provided in collaboration with our partners. In a Bridge Team placement, a small group of young people work on a community project with an on-site YOU Boston supervisor. Participants work 12-16 paid hours per week.
Individual Placement
Level 3
A paid internship opportunity for young people to work onsite with a potential employer. These placements range from the private sector to municipal agencies and non-profit organizations. Participants work 25 paid hours per week.
