The Boston Youth Fund (BYF) is a program run by the City of Boston, at the behest of Mayor Thomas Menino, that offers employment during the summer and after school to youth workers from the City of Boston that are between the ages of 15-17. The BYF works with non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO) to offer teens a unique job experience in their own community.
Read more about Boston Youth Fund: Mission Statement, Hiring Process, Address, Requirements
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