A New Online Tool Helps Teens Register Online for Summer Jobs

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BOSTON, MA- It is never too soon to start looking for a summer job.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Thursday the official opening of an online tool called SuccessLink, aimed at enabling Boston teens to register for summer jobs.

The opportunities for employment — for young people ages 15 through 18 — include paid positions with the Boston Police Department, New England Aquarium, Zoo New England, radio stations and Boston municipal government departments.

“The city’s summer jobs program makes a difference in the lives of our young people, and I encourage all those who are eligible to apply for this program,” said Mayor Walsh in a statement.

“By providing our youth with great opportunities to gain valuable work experience and participate in career development, we are helping to put them on a pathway to success that will help shape their future,” he added.

The SuccessLink application will be available until 11:59 pm on Friday, March 25. Teens can apply 24 hours a day on the Youth Engagement and Employment website: youth.boston.gov.

Below are some of the requirements to qualify:

1. Must be a full-time resident of the City of Boston
2. Must turn 15 years old, on or before Sunday, July 5, 2016
3. Cannot turn 19 years old, on or before Friday, August 12, 2016
4. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Applicants can visit BCYF’s Division of Youth Engagement and Employment at 1483 Tremont Street, Roxbury, or call: 617-635-4202 for assistance with the application.