Citywide Networks
Boston Beyond is involved in a variety of citywide network building initiatives that are designed to faciliate a collaborative process that will deliver outstanding out-of-school time programs that will meet the needs of all of Boston's youth.
Boston Youth Sports Initiative
BYSI promotes youth sports as a positive youth development and physical fitness approach. We work with Boston's urban youth sports community to encourage, strengthen and build the sports network to enhance the youth sports experience -- at every level.
For more information contact: Chris Lynch at (617) 282.6131 ext. 165
School-Age & Youth Development (SAYD) Credential
School-Age & Youth Development (SAYD) credential is an eighteen month pilot program to test a training and credentialing system for after-school and youth workers aspiring to greater leadership in the OST sector. Developed in partnership with Achieve-Boston, SAYD is an important training opportunity for OST organizations and their leading staff. Pilot participants have the opportunity to earn nine cost-free college credits and take forty-five hours of free community-based training - all of which will have a direct and immediate impact on their work with children, youth, and families. In addition, the program includes incentives designed to reduce staff turnover during and after the pilot period.
For more information contact: Adam Shyevitch at (617) 345-5322 ext 140
Boston Teen Environmental Network
The Boston Teen Environmental Network, a partnership between Urban Ecology Institute and Boston Beyond, is working to facilitate the sharing of resources and expertise among community-based, private and public sector organizations and professionals in the environmental education, park stewardship and youth development fields. The network's goal is to increase the educational, apprenticeship, and career opportunities for teens in Boston green and open space areas.
For more information contact: Helen Christou at (617) 345-5322 ext 230