Boston Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement

@oyea.boston.gov

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The official Bluesky account of the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement. Uplifting the voices and advancing the lives of young people ages 14-25 through City programs and services. www.boston.gov/oyea-links

Group of teenagers socializing near a playground on a sunny day, some holding drinks and a colorful ball.
Two young people climb an indoor rock wall
a room full of professionals seated and listening to workshop presenters
A young man stands on stage speaking into a microphone in front of an attentive seated audience inside a modern venue with large windows.
Schedule of OYEA professional development workshops in Boston from May 13 to June 3 with topics on youth engagement, restorative justice, coaching, and mental health.
Alt text: Light purple background with City of Boston and Youth Engagement and Advancement logos at the top. Dark purple and yellow Mayor's Youth Council logo with white text below that says Apply to Join the 2026-27 Mayor's Youth Council. A group of young people smiling below.
Group of five women posing together with one holding a sign that reads 'THE FUTURE IS FEMALE' in bold pink letters.
4 members of the partner network stand together and smile at the camera
White text on a dark background that says OYEA Professional Development Series Upcoming Workshops. Text underneath says December 4, Youth Career Readiness and Workforce Development; February 4, Supporting Positive Athlete Behavior Through Responsive Coaching; February 11, Motivational Interviewing for Youth Workers; February 26, Coaching with Empathy; March 5, The Power of Evaluation: Strengthening Programs with Logic Models; March 24, Self Care: Finding the Balance. The OYEA Professional Development logo is at the bottom with white text that says boston.gov/professional-development.
black text on a white background below the red mayor's youth summit logo say nominate an outstanding youth: boston.gov/youth-summit. Red city skyline graphics border the image. City of Boston and Youth Engagement and Advancement logos are on the top of the graphic
Red Mayor’s Youth Summit logo on a white background with red skyline graphics on either side. The City of Boston and Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement logos are at the top. Black text says merch, free food, awards, entertainment, giveaways, and more. Black and red text says Saturday, February 21, 3 PM, at Artists for Humanity, for more information visit Boston.gov/youth-summit.
White text on a dark background that says OYEA Professional Development Series Upcoming Workshops. Text underneath says January 8, Developing Competitors through Positive Coaching; January 22, understanding anxiety part 2; February 4, supporting positive athlete behavior through responsive coaching; February 26, coaching with empathy. The OYEA Professional Development logo is at the bottom with white text that says boston.gov/professional-development.
white text on dark purple background says Youth Town Halls: Join the Boston Mayor’s Youth Council for a town hall for youth! Share your thoughts on third spaces, school, mentorship, and anything else important to you! January 6, 4pm: East Boston BPL. January 8, 4:30 PM: Josiah Quincy Upper School. January 14, 4pm: Blackstone Community Center. January 15, 4pm: Nazzaro Community Center. Food provided, open to all Boston youth ages 14-19. Register at boston.gov/myc.
White text on a dark background that says OYEA Professional Development Series Upcoming Workshops. Text underneath says December 4, Youth Career Readiness and Workforce Development; December 10, Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 1; January 8, Developing Competitors through Positive Coaching; January 22, understanding anxiety part 2. The OYEA Professional Development logo is at the bottom with white text that says boston.gov/professional-development.
approximately 30 youth sit facing away from the camera with their hands raised, listening to a presenter at the front of the room
White text on a dark background that says OYEA Professional Development Series Upcoming Workshops. Underneath are four red and white calendar icons with the dates November thirteenth, LGBTQ+ Identity and Expression 201, ten AM to twelve PM, Bolling building; November twentieth, Adult, Infant, and Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course, ten AM to three PM, Bolling Building; December fourth, (Training Name), ten AM to twelve PM, BCYF Tobin; and December tenth, Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 1, ten AM to twelve PM, BCYF Tobin. The OYEA Professional Development logo is at the bottom with white text that says boston.gov/professional-development
blue text says Resources available: SNAP Benefits Alert: November SNAP payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Get updates and resources: boston.gov/snap or call 311.
Light background with black and blue text that says community events, see what youth said. Underneath the text is a blue arrow, the City of Boston logo, the Youth Engagement and Advancement logo, and the Youth Speaks Boston logo.
Light background with black and blue text that says community spaces, see what youth said. Underneath the text is a blue arrow, the City of Boston logo, the Youth Engagement and Advancement logo, and the Youth Speaks Boston logo.
Light green background with black and purple text that says mental health and mentorship, see what youth said. Underneath the text is a purple arrow, the City of Boston logo, the Youth Engagement and Advancement logo, and the Youth Speaks Boston logo.
Light grey background with black and orange text that says I have access to transportation in Boston, see what youth said. Underneath the text is an orange arrow, the City of Boston logo, the Youth Engagement and Advancement logo, and the Youth Speaks Boston logo.
Light red background with black and blue text that says I feel safe in Boston, see what youth said. Underneath the text is a red arrow, the City of Boston logo, the Youth Engagement and Advancement logo, and the Youth Speaks Boston logo.
Light blue background with black and red text that says I feel like I belong in Boston, see what youth said. Underneath the text is a red arrow, the City of Boston logo, the Youth Engagement and Advancement logo, and the Youth Speaks Boston logo.
Text says OYEA Professional Development Series Upcoming Workshops at the Bolling Building. Four red and white calendar icons with the dates October first: Social Emotional Learning, 10AM to 12PM; October 16: Introduction to Restorative Justice for Youth Workers, 10AM to 12PM; November 13: LGBTQ Identity and Expression 201, 10am - 12pm; November 20: Adult, Infant, & Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course, 10am-3pm. boston.gov/professional-development
Pink and blue graphic on a dark background, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Youth Engagement and Advancement, and the YMCA logos are at the top. The text reads Boston After Dark, twenty-three events, fifteen neighborhoods, fifteen hundred plus youth served. At the bottom are young people posing with Boston After Dark shirts, outlined in pink and blue
White text on a dark background that says OYEA Professional Development Series Upcoming Workshops. Underneath are four red and white calendar icons with the dates September eighteenth; Facilitation and Group Management, nine AM to twelve PM, BCYF Tobin; September twenty-fifth; Adolescent Development and Relationship Building, ten AM to twelve PM, BCYF Tobin; October first; Social Emotional Learning, ten AM to twelve PM, Bolling Building and October sixteenth; Introduction to Restorative Justice for Youth Workers, ten AM to twelve PM, Bolling Building. The OYEA Professional Development logo is at the bottom with white text that says boston.gov/professional-development
A high school student being handed a pencil outside of a school, balloons and adults smiling in the background
A cartoon graphic of a laptop shows a screenshot of the Youth Speaks Boston StoryMap. Bold top text says learn what youth need across Boston. Italicized bottom text says view the storymap and data dashboard: Boston.gov/youthspeaks. City of Boston, OYEA, and Youth Speaks logos line the bottom
White background with young people outlined in green blue and purple. The Youth Engagement and Advancement logo is shown at the top. Text that says Happy International Youth Day.
White text on a textured green background with falling dollar bills says "vote today to spend $1 million. Boston youth ages 14-25 are eligible to vote! boston.gov/youth lead the change." The City of Boston, Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement, and Youth Lead the Change logos are along the bottom of the graphic.
black and white graphics on a light purple background show photos of Boston women, including Phillis Wheatley Peters, Mary Morton Kehew, Lucy Stone, Melnea Cass, Aly Raisman, and Margaret Marshall. White text says, celebrating women’s history month. city of Boston and youth engagement and advancement logos are in white at the bottom of the graphic.
Blue bubbles show photos of youth posing and talking. The Youthline, City of Boston, and Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement logos are shown. Faded blue speech bubbles are overlayed by text that says YouthLine: a resource directory connecting Boston's young people to hundreds of resources and opportunities throughout the city. After-school programs, job opportunities, teen spaces, scholarships, financial assistance, mental health support, and more! Get connected! (617) 961-6981, youthline@boston.gov, boston.gov/youthline, 1481 Tremont St Boston,, MA 02120.
red and white text on a dark blue dotted background says 2024 OYEA Impact Report now available: boston.gov/oyea. A red swirl design is in the background and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement logo in the top right corner.
white text on dark blue background says "celebrating Black History Month," with a faded image of people and moments from throughout Black History. City of Boston and Youth Engagement and Advancement logos are in the bottom right corner.
blue and black text on a white background says Mayor's Youth Summit: merch, awards, free food, entertainment, speakers, and more! Saturday, February 22, 5-8pm. For more information, visit boston.gov/youth-summit. Logos for City of Boston and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement are at the top boarder. Logos for other partners are at the bottom. A blue and black shaded graphic of the Boston cityscape horizontally lines the left and right borders.