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Nubian Tour Guide

Ongoing | 9th to 12th

As a tour guide, you will be responsible for leading groups of guests on a walking tour of Nubian Square, which includes the METCO HQ Exhibit Hall and historical sites in our surrounding community. Students must be able to engage in public speaking and have an outgoing personality. $50 stipend per tour. Tours are scheduled periodically on Saturdays and early evening hours.

To fill out the application, click here.

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METCO HQ Teen Ambassadors Program(TAP)

November 4th deadline | 9th to12th Grade 

TAP is a youth organizing and engagement program designed to create an affinity space for METCO high school students from our 33 districts and develop their leadership skills. Youth will have the opportunity to share their experiences for program improvements and organize events that are enriching, fun, and educational. Stipend will be given for this program.  

For more information, click here.

New Success Boston's: College, Career & STEM Fair

October 22 | Grades 11 & 12

On Saturday, October 22, come meet college, career, and technical program representatives, participate in STEM activities, and get your FAFSA questions answered!

For more information, click here.

To view the flyer, click here.

New Youth Unscripted

Ongoing | 9th to 12th Grade

Youth Unscripted is a creative arts after-school program open to Boston-area high school students interested in a welcoming space where young people can share their experiences, practice leadership skills and use creativity for social change. The program is led by Urban Improv actor-educators on Mondays from 4:30 – 6pm, from mid-October to late March.

For more information, click here.

New "I Got The Keys to College" Bootcamp

October 22 | Parents and students

Whether you're a parent or student, planning for college can be an exciting, but difficult task. This event will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 9AM-2PM at Northeastern University, and includes how to plan for college academically, socially and financially! Get your KEYS to college today! Must RSVP to attend.

For more information, click here.

New Writing Our Truth in the Park

October 29th | Girls (all ages)

This event will give young BIPOC girls and women a special opportunity to express their hearts and minds in writing! BIPOC girls and women can attend the creative workshops, where young people can write stories, essays, and poems about their memories and experiences in Boston's public parks.

To view the flyer, click here. 

For more information, click here.

New Social Justice Internships

Rolling deadline | 11th to 12th Grade

The internship is for high school students committed to change and interested in gaining work experience in a small nonprofit organization that focuses on dismantling systems of oppression and collaborating for collective liberation. Both the Fall and Spring after-school programs require 5 hours per week for 12 weeks. Applications for the internship will be accepted on a rolling basis after October 1, 2022.

For more information, click here.

New yCITIES Innovation Challenge

Open now | 6th to 12th Grade

In partnership with SOLIDWORKS, yCITIES Innovation Challenge is an intensive virtual incubator, specifically designed for middle and high school students, where students will learn frameworks for entrepreneurial problems, how to prototype, strategies for effective storytelling and how to create a commercially viable product.

For more information, click here.

To view the flyer, click here.

 YODA (Youth Opportunity Developing Achievers)

October 28 | 6th -12th Grade

On Saturdays during the school year, YODA will motivate, expose and prepare students for futures in STEM fields. Youth learn from minority engineers, college students and other STEM professionals.  

For more information, click here.

New yCITIES Innovation Challenge

Open now | 6th to 12th Grade

In partnership with SOLIDWORKS, yCITIES Innovation Challenge is an intensive virtual incubator, specifically designed for middle and high school students, where students will learn frameworks for entrepreneurial problems, how to prototype, strategies for effective storytelling and how to create a commercially viable product.

For more information, click here.

To view the flyer, click here.

New Writing Our Truth in the Park

October 29th | Girls (all ages)

This event will give young BIPOC girls and women a special opportunity to express their hearts and minds in writing! There will be two opportunities to attend the creative workshops, where young people can write stories, essays, and poems about their memories and experiences in Boston's public parks. The workshop will be held on October 29th from 11am to 1pm. 

To view the flyer, click here. 

For more information, click here.

 YODA (Youth Opportunity Developing Achievers)

October 28 | 6th -12th Grade

On Saturdays during the school year, YODA will motivate, expose and prepare students for futures in STEM fields. Youth learn from minority engineers, college students and other STEM professionals.  

For more information, click here.

826 Boston Tutoring

 Rolling deadline | Children and Teens

Evening Tutoring sessions for students grades 6-12 are offered Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM at 826 Boston's tutoring center, located at 3035 Washington Street in Egleston Square. Newly enrolled families will be offered one to two days per week, as availability allows.

For more information, click  here. 

Elementary School Students

After School Art Club

October 25th | Kids - Teens 

Art Club is a Bi-Weekly after school event that runs until November 2022. Kids DO NOT need to attend every meeting to participate! Registration helps ensure they have enough art supplies for each participant. However, drop-ins are welcome!

When: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) 

Where: Roxbury 

For more information, click here.

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METCO Parent Feedback Survey

Ongoing | Parents

Parent feedback is extremely valuable for program improvement. HQ wants to know about the experiences of you and your child, what you would like the METCO program to pay attention to, and what services should be provided.

Click here to complete the survey.

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METCO Alumni Feedback Survey

Ongoing | Alumni

Your voice is unique as you have lived the METCO experience. Tell us about it and help us to make this experience better for those who come after you.

Click here to complete the survey. 

New Base Open House

October 26th | Parents and Families

The BASE program is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 26th, from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. The BASE staff will be in attendance to answer questions regarding their year-round baseball, softball, and basketball instruction, leagues, and travel teams, eSports League, Robotics, and College Access & Career Pathway programs.

For more information, click here.

New  LEAP Lab: Kids’ Clothing Exchange

October 29th | Families

Out with the old, in with the new! Co-presented with MIT Spouses and Partners Connect, the exchange will include kids’ clothing, outerwear, shoes, toys, and books. Expectant parents are welcome. No need to bring clothes to participate, but please bring bags to take home your new finds. This event will be held on October 29th from 10AM - 12PM!

For more information, click here.

New Parenting Journey

November 9th | Parents

The Parenting Journey programs help mothers, fathers, and caregivers increase their confidence, capability, and resiliency as individuals and as parents. While nurturing oneself and their children, each parent lays the groundwork for strong family relationships.

For more information, click here.

To view the flyer, click here.

New Boston Book Festival

October 29th | All

The Boston Book Festival returns to Copley Square with a kick-off on Friday, October 28 and continuing all day on Saturday, October 29. Join 200 fiction, nonfiction, YA, and kids authors for a day of readings and discussions, book signings, workshops, kids activities, walking tours, the Copley Square Street Fair, live music, food trucks, and other lively events.

For more information, click here.

New Student Loan Debt Relief 

Apply by December 31st | All

Apply for student debt relief by December 31st. Borrowers are eligible if their individual income is less than $125,000 or $250,000 for married couples and/or households. 

For more information, click here.

CAREER & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS 

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New Hiring at HQ & METCO Districts

Ongoing| Adult Professionals

METCO HQ and its network of 33 school districts have on-going opportunities for employment and internships. 

For a complete listing of job opportunities, click here.

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Volunteer Survey: Give back to METCO

Ongoing| Adult Professional

METCO has a number of ways in which you can give back and get involved from tutoring, mentoring, enrollment ambassador or parent leadership. Sign up today to express your interest in volunteering.

Click here to complete the survey.

Michael Dober

College, Career, and Alumni Coordinator

Taylah Henry

Academic & Enrichment Coordinator

Julio Castillo

Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator