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Resources & Programs: Ages 14 - 17

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The resources, programs, and activities listed on this page are for young people ages 14-17 years old.

We serve to connect young people to these resources, programs, and activities. Due to capacity limits and/or waitlists we cannot guarantee access to these resources.

If you have questions or would like to set up an appointment to discuss a resource in more detail, contact Human Services at 617.796.1420

Work Permits and Working Minors

General Work Permit Information:

A young person can start working in the state of Massachusetts at age 14 as long as they have a valid work permit.

Work permits are required until the age of 18 years old and are unique to the employment opportunity. Work permits are NOT universal and a new permit must be obtained for each new worksite.

CLICK HERE to visit the Newton Public Schools' webpage outlining the work permit application process for all Newton residents ages 14-17.

Where Do I Go to Get My Work Permit?

Per the Newton Public Schools' webpage outlining the work permitting process, all permit applications will be processed by the public high school you attend.

If you are currently in middle school, you should obtain your permit through the high school you will attend. Middle schools cannot process work permits.

If you are a Newton resident, but are not enrolled in the Newton Public Schools, your application and other supporting paperwork should be returned to the public high school you WOULD attend if enrolled in public school. Don't know your school? Visit the City of Newton website to find out.

PLEASE NOTE: Work permits are NOT processed through the Superintendent's office nor at Newton City Hall.

Additional Information about Work Permits and Working Minors:

To learn more about the Massachusetts laws regulating working minors, visit the state's website here. This information includes job type and work hour restrictions.

For additional information regarding the work permit application process and for translated work permit applications, visit the state's website here.

For even more information on the work permit process, please visit the state's website here.

Young Workers, Families, Educators, Employers -
Click on the image above to learn more about young workers' rights.

Working Teens - Click on the image above to access the
Massachusetts Guide for Working Teens

Preparing for Work (Cover Letter & Resume)

Out of School Time Activities & Programs

Youth Classes, Camps and other Programs

STEM Summer Internship Opportunities

MassBioEd Summer Internship Program: Click HERE for the application.
MIT Summer Programs
WPI Summer Programs
Northeastern Center for STEM Education
Public Health Museum – Free Public Health Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Green Newton

www.greennewton.org

Centre Street Food Pantry

https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org

Newton Food Pantry

https://www.newtonfoodpantry.org/

Cradles to Crayons

https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/take-action/volunteer/in-the-giving-factory/

Newton Free Library

www.newtonfreelibrary.net

Center for Civic Engagement

www.newtoncces.org

City of Newton Youth Commission

City of Newton, Senior Services

www.newtonma.gov/government/seniors

Newton Wellesley Hospital

www.nwh.org/careers/volunteer-opportunities

Preparing for College

Post-Secondary Transition Resources

Supporting the Transition to College: List of programs/resources specific to mental health & unique learning needs

Grad Bag: Grad Bag provides a more equitable transition to college by collecting, refreshing, and repackaging lightly used dorm room essentials for redistribution to incoming students.

Newton Free Library: College preparation workshops & resources

College Financing

Massachusetts Education Financing Authority (MEFA): MEFA is here to help you pay for college, from saving products, loan products, scholarships, planning tools, guidance, and financial aid through workshops and one on one consultations.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA is the application for college bound students to apply for federal and state aid; loans, grants, and scholarships.

MassEdCo: The Commonwealth’s largest provider of community-based education and career readiness services.

Scholarships: Check with your high schools College & Career Center and/or school counselor for a complete list of public/private scholarships within your community.

Additional Post-High School Pathways

Community College: Two-year schools that provide affordable postsecondary education as a pathway to a career or four-year degree program. Community colleges offer associate degree programs, certificate programs and professional development courses both on campus and on-line. Additionally, community colleges offer a more flexible schedule with day and evening classes. For many, community college is a great place to start if you are unsure of what is next after high school.

There are fifteen community colleges across the state of Massachusetts, click HERE to learn more.

MassBay Community College located in Wellesley is the most affordable college in MetroWest, offering 60 two-year associate degree and one-year certificate programs in person and online.

MassTransfer Program: A college transfer program that connects Community College students to Massachusetts State Universities and the University of Massachusetts campuses. The traditional MassTransfer program provides students with guaranteed admission pathways to state universities and University of Massachusetts campuses at any point of their enrollment with the community college.

To learn more about how to access this program through MassBay Community College, click HERE.

AmeriCorps, call 800.942.2677

Independent agency of the United States government that engages individuals in service through a variety of stipend volunteer work programs across the United States. Volunteers work full-time for a year and in return receive housing, a living allowance, and college tuition assistance. Below are AmeriCorps programs in the Newton area:

City Year (Boston) AmeriCorps members serve in schools and supports students’ social, emotional, and academic development while also providing schools with additional capacity to enhance learning.
United Way AmeriCorps (Salem, Lynn, Gloucester) fellows play a critical role in supporting multilingual learners academically, socially and emotionally, providing individualized support to communities with growing multilingual population through one to one and small group SEL interventions.

Employment Resources & Job Training Programs: for additional information about free job training programs, trades industry training programs/careers and Union information, visit our page by click HERE.