Politics & Government

Rally and Hearing About Youth Summer Jobs

Here is a description from City Councilor Felix Arroyo's office:

"The Boston City Council Committee on Labor, Youth Affairs, and Human Rights will hold a hearing to examine opportunities for the youth summer jobs. City Councilor At-Large Felix G. Arroyo, who lives in JP, will chair the hearing and also host a rally before the hearing.  Given the difficult financial constraints faced by governments at all levels, Arroyo is working with youth and youth advocacy organizations to ensure the maximum number of youth summer jobs be funded this upcoming summer."

Scheduled speakers include:

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  • Councilor At-Large Felix G. Arroyo
  • Christine Wainwright –Executive Director, Boston Youth Fund
  • Mark Isenburg – Vice President for Education and Workforce Development, ABCD, Inc.
  • Manny Lugo – Youth Organizer, Teen Empowerment
  • Michael Vallejo – Youth Employee, Boston Youth Fund

The rally starts at 3:30 pm and the hearing begins at 5 p.m. Last year, 300 teens attended, according to Arroyo's staff. It will be in the Iannella Chamber on the fifth floor of City Hall.

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