Happy Women's History Month! Women have shaped Boston, and we are honored to witness and uplift today's young women as they continue that tradition. Youth in Boston have the power to create real change. Whether it’s through volunteering, joining local youth councils, or applying for youth leadership programs, there are tons of opportunities to get involved and make an impact. We look forward to seeing and supporting your impact in our community!
Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
Government Administration
Boston , MA 764 followers
Our office works to uplift the voices and advance the lives of young people ages 14-25 through City programs & services.
About us
The Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) works to uplift young voices in decision making processes and help advance the lives of young people across Boston through programming and resource connecting. We feel it is crucial to have young voices actively engaged in the policies and decisions that impact their lives, and our mission is to provide the platform for them to do so.
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boston.gov/oyea
External link for Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston , MA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2023
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1481 Tremont Street
Boston , MA 02120, US
Employees at Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
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Daniel Bryan
Strategic Partnerships Manager at the City of Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement. Overseeing the OYEA Partner Network, Professional…
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Karma Freeman
Community Engagement Coordinator at Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
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Megan P.
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Samuel Falke
Engaging and Empowering the Youth of Boston
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Our spring professional development trainings are filling up fast! All Boston youth providers are invited to join us for the following three free upcoming trainings: - Chronic Marijuana Use in Teens and Young Adults, March 4th with Rick Cresta - Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth, March 18th with Anna Banerjea, Shella Dennery, Molly Jordan, LICSW, and Boston Children's Hospital - Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification, April 3rd with Lauren Bard and Health Resources in Action (HRiA) Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/ekxTxTEH!
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Thanks to Artists for Humanity for hosting and helping us make the 2025 Mayor's Youth Summit a success!
The energy at AFH’s EpiCenter this past Saturday was truly unmatched! Overflowing with talented and passionate young people, the Mayor’s Youth Summit highlighted the incredible contributions Boston’s teens have made over the past year. The day was filled with food, entertainment, guest speakers, awards, and so much more. “Boston’s future is in our young people, and we’re lucky to have their leadership and energy to build a city for everyone. We were so excited to bring back the Mayor’s Youth Summit last year for the first time in decades, and this year we will be expanding it based on high demand,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I look forward to another exciting summit held in partnership with local organizations doing great work with our youth.” For the second year in a row, Artists for Humanity is proud to host the Mayor’s Youth Summit! As an organization dedicated to youth development and creative transformation, we are thrilled to contribute to the celebration of youth engagement and employment. A huge thank you to Chief José F. Massó, Executive Director Pedro Cruz, Deputy Director Lindsey Boozer and the entire OYEA team for their dedication in organizing such a fantastic event for Boston's youth! #mayorsyouthsummit #OYEA #eventvenue #youthdevelopment #youthemployment #festivities Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
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Want to work for OYEA? We're hiring for our entry level, one-year, paid Youth Resource Fellowship position! This position will work closely with the YouthLine initiative, OYEA's youth resource hub, connecting constituents to a wide variety of resources, events, and services. The Youth Resource Fellow serves as a first point of contact for the office by overseeing the YouthLine Resource Desk and its services (walk-in, phone, email, etc) and will represent OYEA across different community events to serve as a direct link between our office and its constituents. To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZia3UjF
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Our 2024 Impact Report is live on our website (boston.gov/oyea)! As we reflect on the accomplishments of 2024, we are energized by the progress made and the lives impacted. However, our work is far from finished. Together, we are building a Boston where every young person has the opportunity to dream, grow, and lead. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of community organizations, city agencies, and individual partners who helped make 2024 a success. It is through the collective energy, support, and dedication of our community that OYEA is able to positively impact the lives of Boston's young people. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission!
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Happy Black History Month from OYEA! As we reflect on the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black leaders—past, present, and future—we at OYEA know that young changemakers in Boston are part of that legacy. We will continue to work in February and every month to ensure their voices are heard, valued, and acted upon! See our website for a community events calendar of youth programming around the city this month.
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Our first Partner Network meeting of 2025 brought individuals from across Boston youth-serving orgs to the incredible Institute of Contemporary Art Boston space last Friday. We had the privilege of hearing Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH from Boston Public Health Commission speak about his work in destigmatizing youth mental health struggles. It is always a joy to meet new partners and reconnect with existing ones! To join the OYEA Partner Network and receive details for our next meeting in March, visit boston.gov/oyea-partners to sign-up.
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Our first Partner Network meeting of 2025 brought individuals from across Boston youth-serving orgs to the incredible Institute of Contemporary Art Boston space last Friday. We had the privilege of hearing Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH from Boston Public Health Commission speak about his work in destigmatizing youth mental health struggles. It is always a joy to meet new partners and reconnect with existing ones! To join the OYEA Partner Network and receive details for our next meeting in March, visit boston.gov/oyea-partners to sign-up.
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We are less than one month away from the 2025 Summit! Boston youth ages 14-25, get your tickets today!
📣 The Mayor’s Youth Summit is back! Join us for this citywide celebration that aims to engage and inspire Boston’s young people. Tickets are free, reserve yours now! 📅 Saturday, February 22, 5 - 8 p.m. 📍 Artists for Humanities EpiCenter 💻 boston.gov/youth-summit
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Boston youth workers: mark your calendars! The next OYEA Partner Network meeting is taking place on Friday, January 31st at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This meeting will feature guest speaker Kevin M. Simon, MD, MPH, Boston's first Chief Behavioral Health Officer, who will discuss his efforts to destigmatize youth struggles with mental health in the city. There will also be an added emphasis on networking time to help ring in the new year! To RSVP and receive details for this and future meetings, join our partner network here: