Career Exploration Event Series

Upcoming Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Dates:  February 16, March 23, April 27, & May 18

Location: Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

Join Newton Youth services and the Newton Free Library for a four-part series exploring careers through in person discussions with professions working in the industry.   Industry exploration includes STEM (February), Medical (March), The Trades (April), and Human Services (May).

Click HERE to register.

Let’s Get to Work

Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 10:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, February 23, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm

City Hall, War Memorial, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.

Join Youth Services for two employment-focused workshops in preparation for summer and post high school employment, as well as internship opportunities.  Interested young people do not need to register for both dates.

• Tuesday, February 21st

• How to apply for a job
• Cover letter & resume review
• Preparing for an interview

• Thursday, February 23rd 

• Offer letters & onboarding documents for employers
• Obtaining a work permit

Stress Survival Guide Workshop for TEENS!

Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library

The City of Newton, Youth Services Division is partnership with Families for Depression Awareness, the Newton Free Library, and the Newton Youth Commission, will be hosting a “Stress Survival Guide Workshop,” for Newton teens, 13 and over.   This workshop led by Families for Depression Awareness staff will teach teens how to identify symptoms of stress in themselves, their peers, and their family, identify strategies to manage day-to-day stress, as well as how to find help if things start to feel like “more than just stress.”  Teens will create a survival guide of their own by utilizing a workbook tool created by FFDA! 

 Education Options Beyond High School

The Boston Center for Independent Living will be offering a two-day workshop series, December 28th & December 29th, titled “Education Options Beyond High School.”  Students with disabilities are welcome to join in person at their Downtown Crossing Office or on Zoom.   Additionally, they are also offering a workshop for parents and families, “Supporting Independent Lives,” on December 28th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Click HERE to view program details and registration information.