北美海產展2023重見人氣 東方面孔遍布會場各處

北美海產展會場的超大龍蝦引人矚目。(周菊子攝)

                  (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓綜合報導) 第41屆北美海產展暨海產加工業展在展場面積約24萬平方呎，比去年大31%，有來自49國，1141家廠商參展，2萬多名參展者川流不息的熱鬧中，於3月12日至14日在波士頓會議展覽中心圓滿舉行。

會場內今年沒有空攤位。(周菊子攝)

                     海產商們接著把目光望向訂4月25到27日在西班牙巴塞隆納舉行，已知將為歷來規模最大的國際海產展，展場面積約4萬9千平方米，參展國家超過80個。

                     北美海產展暨海產加工業展是北美最大，全世界第三大的海產展，雖然名為北美，但每年都吸引世界各地廠商參加，展出最好、最新的水產原料或加工產品，聯繫舊客戶，爭取新訂單。今年還安排有全球漁業經濟展望等25場教育性講座。

北美海產展是全世界排名前三的海產展，今年有49國參展。(周菊子攝)

                     在3天的展覽中，雷攫 (Thunder’s Catch)的野生鮭魚周打魚湯 (Wild Salmon Chowder)贏得最佳新零售產品獎，Netuno USA以大蓋巨脂鯉肋 (Tambaqui Ribs)贏得最佳餐飲服務新產品獎。高居全美海產消費量前五名，在2020年平均每人吃了2.83磅的鮭魚，由於通貨膨脹導致更多人在煮食，經過調理的鮭魚類產品，成為今年的大熱門魚類。

澳洲、丹麥、新幾內亞、波蘭，新加坡等是今年新的參展國家。

台灣參展廠家數量雖不多，展館佈置很醒目。(周菊子攝)

中港台3地則是再度回到波士頓，分別有香港2家，台灣水產同業公會率12家廠商參展，中國則是88家廠商擺了100個展場攤位，力求彌補新冠病毒疫情造成的經濟損失。

Schafer漁業公司的野生大鯉魚在會場吸引到波是噸「我的
快樂湖南廚房」丁姓店東的注意。 (周菊子攝)

台灣水產工業同業公會秘書長吳姿蓉表示，2019年台灣有20家廠商參展，攤位面積2400平方呎，今年減少為12家廠商參展，一部分原因是部分廠商並沒有每年參展，源竣、詠璽、力佳等廠商則是已經接到訂單，停止參展，但主要原因還是受新冠病毒疫情影響。今年的參展廠商中，以前來過的有元家，冠民，嘉豐海洋，允偉興業，蘭揚食品，誠宏冷凍、海之寶，文鯕，竹門等，元山實業，宏益，天祐這3家廠商則是第一次來參加北美海產展。

會場展出的各種魚類。 (周菊子攝)

元山實業是其中最躍躍欲試的廠商，派出不下8人參展，以龍蝦、 煙燻鮭魚、魚子醬等不同風味沙拉，以及藜麥毛豆、香辣鷹嘴豆、元燒烤麩、芥末章魚、照燒魷魚腳、韓式魷魚腳、珍味魚卵(橘)、珍味魚卵(紅)、香辣螺肉、珍味裙帶絲等即食小菜，試探北美市場。該公司參展代表之一的廖玉琳指出，這些產品都是針對台灣人越來越少人在家煮飯的風氣，研發出來的，這次特地來北美參展，了解一下海外市場需求。

3月11日晚，駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長孫儉元特地在新月宮設宴，為台灣參展團接風，打氣，祝他們參展成功。

會場展出的各種魚類。 (周菊子攝)

中國廠商部分，來自遼寧省大連的最多，有12家，其次為海南省有10家，包括4家青島在內，山東省也有9家，其他分別來自閩南福建，廣東，浙江，江蘇、江西、河南、四川等省分。北京也有領匯，引企成2家國際會展公司擺出9個攤位。中國水產加工與流通協會也擺出了6個攤位。

這些來自中國的廠商，或各自擺攤，或以省分集結，分散在展場不同角落，不像智利、巴西、越南、日本等各有打出國名的展館區。

這家廠商主打扇貝 (Scallop) 。 (周菊子攝)

來自伊利諾州芝加哥的林剛，為Schafer漁業公司做翻譯。他說亞洲人喜愛鰱魚 (Silver Carp) 、鯉魚 (Common Carp) ，但在中國，現在幾乎都是養殖的，不像這家公司賣野生的，所以特地找他來幫忙推銷。他自己也打算投入魚肉水餃市場。

加拿大的螃蟹。

根據食品及農業組織資料，魚是全世界交易量第二大的商品，僅次於穀物，有4000英里海岸線的智利，則是新鮮及冷凍鮭魚片，罐頭貽貝和海膽的最大出口國。展覽籌辦單位，多元化通訊公司集團副總裁Liz Plizga則指出，在全世界出口魚量最多的5個國家中，中國、智利、越南，今年都再次回到波士頓參展。

智利是新鮮及冷凍鮭魚片的最大出口國。 (周菊子攝)

經過新冠病毒疫情衝擊3年後，海產及水產業的製造商，運輸商，養殖業者，以及物流及冷藏公司們之間，有了前所未有程度的合作。在國際貨幣基金 (IMF)的2023年全球經濟成長將跌至2.9%，但2024年將增加至3.1%，以及全球海產市場的複合年增長率將達1.41%，供應鍊仍然不穩定的預估中，海產商們對景氣復甦都抱著既忐忑，又迫不急待的感覺。

Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from The Devonshire Foundation to Increase Organization Capacity

Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from The Devonshire Foundation to Increase Organization Capacity

 BOSTON, March 16 — Today, Tech Goes Home (TGH), a leading nonprofit working to advance digital equity across Massachusetts, announced a $728,000 grant from The Devonshire Foundation that will enable TGH to dramatically expand its internal capacity and support the expansion of its proven digital equity programming to more communities around the Commonwealth. 

TGH has been providing people of all ages access to reliable internet, digital devices (a tablet or computer), and culturally responsive digital skills training for more than 20 years. The vital funding announced today will help strengthen future fundraising efforts by building a sustainable donor base and growing TGH’s earned revenue streams, enabling TGH to expand their proven digital inclusion programming.  

“Tech Goes Home is incredibly thankful for this support from The Devonshire Foundation, and for their recognition of the importance of efforts to make Massachusetts more digitally inclusive,” said Dan Noyes, CEO of Tech Goes Home. “Dedicated philanthropic support for TGH’s internal capacity is essential to successfully reaching more people in Massachusetts with the tools and resources to engage fully in the digital world – from health care and job opportunities to education and socializing with loved ones. With this support from The Devonshire Foundation – our largest single grant from a private partner – TGH will be able to make our programming accessible and sustainable for thousands of additional learners across Massachusetts.” 

“The Devonshire Foundation is proud to provide this grant to support Tech Goes Home’s critical work towards closing the digital divide in Massachusetts,” said Kate Grundy, Executive Director of The Devonshire Foundation. “This support reflects The Devonshire Foundation's commitment to organizations that are making an impact on a systemic social issue. Tech Goes Home has established a successful model and become a leader in addressing the digital equity gap. Providing funding to increase Tech Goes Home's organization capacity will support their long-term growth and help create stronger outcomes for the families and communities they serve.” 

Last year, more than 3,700 people graduated from TGH courses across Massachusetts. TGH operates at more than 100 partner sites in Greater Boston and Essex County, and recently expanded its programming footprint to Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties in Western Massachusetts.

Joint Statement by HHS Secretary Becerra and Ambassador Tai on the Two-Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Murders

Joint Statement by HHS Secretary Becerra and Ambassador Tai on the Two-Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Murders Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative and President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders reaffirm the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combat anti-Asian hate and gender-based violence. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai issued a joint statement marking the two-year anniversary of the 2021 Atlanta spa murders, in which eight people, including six women of Asian descent, were killed by a gunman who targeted three Asian-owned businesses. “Two years ago, eight lives were stolen in a string of shootings in Atlanta that heightened fears for Asian Americans already grappling with anti-Asian sentiment. On this somber anniversary, our hearts are with the families and loved ones of those who were impacted by these senseless acts of gun violence, and we share in the grief that remains fresh for many in the Atlanta community. “The heinous murders were a national tragedy – one that not only brought visibility to the pain of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities, but also placed a spotlight on the violence, racism, and misogyny that Asian women across this country disproportionately experience. In response, the Biden-Harris Administration recently released its first-ever national strategy to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPIs that includes new commitments from federal agencies to combat anti-Asian hate and discrimination. Moreover, the White House Gender Policy Council released a progress report on the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, which outlines the strides made to improve women’s health, education, economic security, and safety. “From Atlanta to Monterey Park, we have met too many community members shaken by acts of mass violence. And the effects of trauma from these incidents can often persist for decades. This Administration remains committed to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate resources, including mental health support, as part of our long-term efforts to advance safety, inclusion, and belonging for AA and NHPI communities. We continue to be inspired by local leaders and advocates working to build a future without fear, and who demonstrate the resilience of the AA, NHPI, and Atlanta communities.” Following the 2021 Atlanta spa murders, the Biden-Harris Administration took swift action to combat anti-Asian violence and gender-based violence, including through: The reinvigoration of the White House Initiative and President’s Advisory Commission on AA and NHPIs, which has paved the way for the development of a whole-of-government strategy to address the rise of violence and discrimination—including gender-based violence; The appointment of the first-ever White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison; The release of the Administration’s first-ever national strategy to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities; Increased funding to support AA and NHPI survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through the American Rescue Plan, and the strengthening the Violence Against Women Act; The enactment of the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, issuance of a memoranda from the Attorney General to improve efforts to combat hate crimes, and the appointment of the first hate crimes coordinator within the U.S. Department of Justice; The convening of a United We Stand Summit at the White House to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety; The publication of joint guidance around hate crimes by the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and Executive and legislative actions to reduce gun violence, including the signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which ushered in the most significant gun safety reforms in 30 years.

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈能源新策略 將要求新建築最大化能源效率

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BOSTON  These measures expand upon the Wu administration’s commitment to a just energy transition and a Green New Deal for Boston

 

波士頓市長吳弭宣佈能源新政策。(臉舒截圖) BOSTON - Thursday, March 16, 2023 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu visited the Brian Honan Apartments in Allston-Brighton to announce the City’s intention to adopt a new, green building code that will strengthen energy efficiency requirements for new construction in Boston. To achieve this, Mayor Wu will file an ordinance with the Boston City Council to adopt the State Department of Energy Resources’ Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, a transformative green update that will further reduce climate-polluting emissions in buildings in municipalities that have adopted the code across the state. Additionally, Mayor Wu announced the new Large Building Green Energy Retrofits Program administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing, a grant program supported by $10 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be used to foster energy performance improvements for affordable housing developments. This program will significantly reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of Boston’s existing affordable housing. Together, these efforts will further the City’s work to increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, transition away from fossil fuels, and support the City’s carbon neutrality goals.   "Building a Green New Deal city means improving on our existing infrastructure as well as investing in future resilient development," said Mayor Michelle Wu. "This new green building code will help ensure that we set the foundation for healthy, resilient growth throughout our neighborhoods.”  “Our focus is taking decisive action now to support our climate, advance justice and bolster livability throughout the City of Boston for all of our residents. To advance Boston's Green New Deal, we are tackling building decarbonization from all different angles, using all of the tools at our disposal,” said Green New Deal Director Oliver Sellers-Garcia. “By both adapting existing buildings and setting new energy standards for new buildings, we are taking an all of government approach to reducing emissions in more buildings to ensure our climate’s health and our city’s quality of life.”  Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code  The Specialized Stretch Code was created along with an updated Stretch Energy Code in December 2022. The stretch energy code applies to nearly 300 Green Communities in Massachusetts, including Boston, and sets energy efficiency requirements for new construction and major renovations. The new, updated Stretch Energy code requires energy conservation measures to reduce heating and cooling demand. It creates a strong standard to ensure buildings are more resilient to power outages while enabling efficiency, electrification, and affordability.   In Boston, 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from the building sector. The impacts of these emissions contribute to global climate change and local air pollution that disproportionately impacts low-income residents and communities of color in Boston. The updated energy code will deliver the long-term benefits of improved air quality, lower energy costs, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced thermal comfort to residents. Research shows there is little-to-no cost increase for building efficient and fossil fuel-free multifamily housing.   “The adoption of the state’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code is an important part of Boston’s work to decarbonize our buildings and reduce our carbon footprint,” said Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space. “I’m grateful to be a part of a Green New Deal City where we prioritize affordable housing in our decarbonization work.”   The specialized code expands upon the current policy by requiring mixed-fuel buildings, or those using fossil fuels, to add wiring for future conversion to electrification and to install solar. The specialized code will result in most new buildings adhering to a highly efficient, all-electric standard. The specialized code includes three pathways to comply, including:  ·     Zero Energy: All stretch code efficiency requirements are to be met, and on-site renewable energy generation is equal to or greater than the building’s annual energy use. Any fossil fuel use must be pre-wired for electrification. ·     All-Electric: This pathway requires all stretch code efficiency requirements to be met and for the property to utilize no fossil fuels, except for backup generators, on-site vehicles, or outdoor equipment fueling.  ·     Mixed-fuel: Gas or fossil fuels are allowed if all stretch code efficiency requirements are met and the building is pre-wired for electrification. On-site solar must also be added to the property where feasible. New homes over 4,000 sq. ft. cannot use this option. ·     If approved by the City Council all multifamily housing over 12,000 sq. ft. must achieve Passive House certification in addition to meeting one of the above pathways beginning in January 2024.   “Requiring new construction and major renovations to maximize energy efficiency will get us closer to electrifying affordably and make our buildings more resilient,” said Councilor Kendra Lara, Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks. “This is a critical step in meeting our decarbonization goals and protecting our most vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate change.”  The specialized code is a critical foundation for other City building decarbonization policies by requiring new construction and buildings undergoing major renovations to be as efficient as possible. The City is already leading by example in its construction initiatives, adopting a fossil fuel-free standard for new municipal buildings and holding City-funded affordable housing developments to a zero emissions standard. The City is also continuing community engagement around regulations development for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), which requires existing mid- to large-sized buildings to reduce their emissions gradually to net-zero by 2050. Additionally, last summer Mayor Wu filed legislation to give Boston the local option to set building standards eliminating the use of fossil fuels for new developments and major renovations in Boston with the goal of participating in a 10-municipality pilot program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.  Affordable housing green retrofits  While adopting the new greener specialized code creates a strong baseline for new buildings to be energy efficient, the City of Boston is also being intentional about supporting existing properties to bolster energy efficiency through retrofits. To support this work, Mayor Wu announced the Mayor’s Office of Housing’s new Large Building Green Energy Retrofits Program that will provide up to $50,000 per unit for deep energy retrofits for income-restricted buildings with 15 or more units in Boston. In coordination with the launch of this program, the Mayor’s Office of Housing is also offering up to $10,000 in technical assistance grants to support building owners in learning about their building’s energy use, and laying out a roadmap to achieving a deep energy retrofit of their building and BERDO compliance. More information about technical assistance grants can be found here.  Residential buildings are responsible for approximately 50% of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in Boston, and improving their energy efficiency can help to reduce these emissions and mitigate climate change. Energy-efficient buildings help to lower energy costs for tenants and affordable housing operators, improve indoor air quality, and create more comfortable and healthy living environments for Boston residents.   "The new Large Building Green Energy Retrofits Program is a comprehensive effort to improve the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of existing affordable housing in the City of Boston,” said Chief of Housing, Sheila Dillon. “By investing in green energy retrofits in income-restricted housing, we are creating a more sustainable and resilient city. The changes this program will fund will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to a cleaner, healthier city and will advance Boston's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”  There are a variety of green energy retrofits possible for income-restricted housing developments in Boston, accounting for the building's age, condition, and usage. Standard retrofitting measures include: ·     Installing energy-efficient lighting and appliances ·     Upgrading insulation and weatherization to prevent heat loss ·     Replacing outdated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with more efficient models ·     Installing solar panels or other renewable energy sources ·     Upgrading windows and doors to be more energy-efficient  “We cannot have a green Boston without greening our existing large buildings, and we especially need healthy, energy-efficient housing for our affordable housing residents,” said Councilor Kenzie Bok, Chair of the Committee on Boston’s Covid-19 Recovery. “I am proud that the Council and the Mayor were able to dedicate this $10 million in federal recovery funds to improving energy performance in affordable housing specifically. With these funds, we will put our low-income residents at the front of the green revolution and create a blueprint for affordable green retrofits that we then hope to use as a model citywide.”  “I am delighted that a much needed infusion of cash will protect the infrastructure and reduce energy consumption in the Brian Honan Apartments,” said Councilor Liz Breadon. “Residents in my district and throughout Boston are calling for improved air quality and innovative solutions to climate change. My thanks to the Wu administration and my Council colleagues who persistently advocate for healthy affordable housing in our city.”  “Allston Brighton CDC is pleased to be an early recipient of the Large Building Green Energy Retrofits Program to help us preserve and enhance the Brian J. Honan Apartments in Allston. Our team has committed to pursuing green technologies at our properties to not only reduce the environmental impact of development but to create healthy and safe housing for our residents,” said John Woods, Executive Director of the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation. “We would like to thank Mayor Wu and The City Of Boston for making these new and important resources available, which will ensure that deeply affordable housing can provide high-quality homes to residents for generations to come.”  “Today’s announcement marks an important step in demonstrating Boston’s climate leadership. We need to get Boston’s buildings off of fossil fuels to meet our climate goals and mitigate the extreme impacts of climate pollution that disproportionately impact environmental justice communities. Electric buildings are cost effective to construct, reduce energy costs when paired with efficiency measures, and provide cleaner indoor and outdoor air, improving public health and community resilience," said Michele Brooks, Boston Lead Organizer with the Massachusetts Sierra Club. "As we move to electrify our buildings, it’s necessary that we provide resources to support affordable housing developments in making these efficiency upgrades. We are pleased to celebrate the city in the announcement of $10 million dedicated towards green energy retrofits."  The Large Building Green Energy Retrofits Program is part of a larger $20 million initiative to embed deep energy retrofits in Boston’s existing building stock. Over the coming months, the City will be building upon this work with a retrofit program for smaller residential buildings as well as a program specific to retrofitting the Boston Housing Authority. The adoption of the specialized code, in conjunction with retrofitting affordable housing to ensure maximized efficiency, supports a Green New Deal approach to achieve Boston's environmental and economic justice goals. By ensuring new and existing buildings are built as efficiently as possible, the City of Boston will be able to mitigate emissions from the building sector, bolstering housing affordability, and supporting the City's goals to be carbon neutral by 2050.

麻州政府宣佈增加9個大學先修班

 The Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nine New Early College Programs Across the Commonwealth

New Programs Include First Early College Partnerships with UMass
Total Number of High Schools with Early College Now Nearly 60
 

BOSTON –– Yesterday afternoon, the Early College Joint Committee under the Healey-Driscoll administration unanimously voted to expand the Massachusetts Early College program, adding nine additional Early College partnerships and increasing the number of participating high schools to nearly 60 high schools across the Commonwealth. Among the new programs are three partnerships with Boston Public Schools and UMass Boston, the first Early College programs with UMass. The additional Early College programs also scale up partnerships in Gateway Communities as well as in rural communities. 

With these additional programs, nearly 7,800 Massachusetts students are projected to be enrolled in Early College programs by the upcoming school year. Following the Joint Committee’s vote, there are now 48 designated Early College program partnerships across 58 high schools and 27 higher education institutions across the Commonwealth. Over 70% of the programs will now be in high schools within Gateway cities or Boston, and all are reaching students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. 

The Healey-Driscoll administration is committed to continuing to expand the Early College program and other workforce and higher education pathways that ensure Massachusetts students have the opportunities they deserve when they graduate high school. Governor Maura Healey’s and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll’s FY24 budget proposal includes nearly $47 million for Early College and Innovation Pathways, a $14.4 million increase from FY23. 

“I am thrilled to see our Early College program expanding to nearly 60 high schools in the Commonwealth. Early College gives students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education, the option to try out college courses at no cost—creating a more competitive and equitable Massachusetts as more of those students continue their higher education,” said Governor Maura Healey. “That’s why our FY24 budget proposal makes targeted investments to expand pathways to success and build our skilled workforce, including increases to Early College.” 

“As the Mayor of Salem, I saw firsthand the invaluable advantage for students participating in Early College programs and the benefits the programs could bring to partnership universities like Salem State. These nine new Early College programs are a win for the high schools and their students and families, the higher education institutions, and the future workforce in these communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Governor Healey and I have proposed funding increases to opportunities like Early College, Innovation Pathways, and even apprenticeships, because every student, no matter their zip code, deserves access to a successful future.” 

“It is wonderful to see nine new Early College programs established for students across Massachusetts. In my previous role as Superintendent in Lynn, I oversaw the creation of the Commonwealth’s second largest Early College program, because Early College programs can make all the difference in the futures of our students,” said Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler. “Early career pathways, like those provided by Early College and Innovation Pathways programs, are how we start to reimagine and transform high school — empowering students with opportunities for success.” 

“UMass is excited to receive our first official Early College designation from the Healey-Driscoll administration,” said UMASS President Marty Meehan. “With our colleagues at UMass Boston, we look forward to working with our partner high schools to open these brand new Early College programs and create new higher education opportunities for their students.” 

The Massachusetts Early College program gives students the opportunity to take college courses and earn credits at no cost before they graduate high school. Early College allows students to get a head start on their higher education and contributes to significantly higher college enrollment and completion rates, particularly for low-income, minority and first-generation college students. In 2019, approximately 76 percent of Early College students enrolled in college after graduation compared to 55 percent of their peers who did not participate in Early College. Data shows that the benefits from Early College make the biggest difference for students who are English learners, but those benefits are still significant for students of color and students from lower economic backgrounds. 

In addition to the three new programs announced with UMass Boston, The University of Massachusetts system is currently piloting the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy early college program with eight partner high schools, UMass Lowell, and UMass Dartmouth. The initiative is funded by a state incubator grant. 

The Early College Joint Committee is charged with designing, developing and coordinating the administration of Massachusetts’ statewide Early College program. The members of the Joint Committee include Secretary Tutwiler, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey C. Riley, Commissioner of Higher Education Noe Ortega, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Chair Katherine Craven, Board of Higher Education (BHE) Chair Chris Gabrieli, BESE member Matt Hills, and BHE member Paul Toner.  

The Nine New Early College Designations Include: 

• Athol High School (Athol Royalston Regional School District) and Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State University  
• Boston Community Leadership Academy (Boston Public Schools) and University of Massachusetts Boston  
• Brighton High School (Boston Public Schools) and Bunker Hill Community College  
• Drury High School (North Adams Public Schools) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts  
• Fenway High School (Boston Public Schools) and University of Massachusetts Boston 
• Malden High School (Malden Public Schools) and Bunker Hill Community College  
• New Mission High School (Boston Public Schools) and University of Massachusetts Boston  
• Revere High School (Revere Public Schools) and North Shore Community College  

Veritas Prep Charter School and Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University 

波士頓市撥款1870萬元 青少年暑期工作機會增至7000

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF 2023 CITY OF BOSTON SUCCESSLINK SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM  7,000 summer jobs available for Boston youth, applications are now available

 

BOSTON - Thursday, March 16, 2023 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) today announced the expansion of the SuccessLink Summer Youth Employment program for 2023. The program is now accepting applications. Boston youth ages 14-18 can apply for in-person and hybrid summer job opportunities at nonprofits, community-based organizations, and City agencies. This year, the City made an unprecedented $18.7M investment in youth jobs, the largest in Boston’s history. This funding will support 5,000 youth jobs in partnership with local nonprofits and community organizations and 2,000 City based youth jobs, making the City the largest employer for youth summer jobs in Boston. The program’s expansion is part of a larger effort to incentivize both nonprofit and corporate employers’ commitment to reach pre-COVID summer job levels.   “Ensuring that every young person across our city has access to job opportunities is critical in our work to lay a foundation for Boston’s youth to grow and thrive,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “The City’s youth summer jobs program is critical in empowering our youth and connecting them with opportunity. This year, we are expanding the number of youth jobs available and deepening our partnerships which will allow our young people explore careers and develop their skills. I’m grateful to all of our partners and employers for their commitment to our young people and encourage every teenager and young adult to apply for a summer job.”  “As a city, choosing to invest in young people will always be the right decision. Youth jobs are essential to giving young people a space to develop themselves into young professionals; exposure to various industries and occupations; explore where their interest can intersect with the impact they desire to have in the world; to build relationships with trusted advisors and develop skills to be prepared for future career and educational opportunities,” said Rashad Cope, Deputy Chief of the Worker Empowerment Cabinet and the Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity. “We know how critical it is to ensure every young person has access to job opportunities, and collectively we are committed to this, alongside our incredible partners and employers who make these employment experiences possible for Boston youth.”  Led by the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity, SuccessLink is designed to not only recruit and hire youth, but also to ensure that their employment experience is engaging, meaningful, and advances their professional and personal development. Last fall, Mayor Wu established the Worker Empowerment Cabinet to advance the wellbeing of Boston workers, led by Chief Trinh Nguyen. Expanding economic opportunities for youth through access to quality jobs, skills training, and career pipelines is a key priority of the cabinet. The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity, formerly the Department of Youth Engagement and Employment (DYEE), was moved to the Worker Empowerment Cabinet to lead this work.  “Getting a summer job can be life-changing for young people in terms of gaining work readiness skills, identifying career interests, obtaining a mentor, and in many instances, getting that first, memorable paycheck,” said Trinh Nguyen, Chief of Worker Empowerment. “The City of Boston is grateful to the many community partners coming together to provide these opportunities for our young people. We look forward to working with all of them to help build for the future.”  Each year, YEO partners with a wide range of nonprofit organizations, City agencies, and lead youth employment providers, including Action for Boston Community Development, the Boston Private Industry Council, Artists for Humanity, John Hancock MLK Scholars, and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston to create youth summer jobs. Youth have the opportunity to get connected to various industries that provide inspiration for long-term careers such as the arts, health care, STEM, sports and recreation, education, and public administration.  “SuccessLink is the foundation for the entire Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program.  It is the one source for summer youth employment that is open to all Boston teenagers, regardless of neighborhood or high school,” said Neil Sullivan, Executive Director of the Boston Private Industry Council. “The young people who connect with private sector opportunities through the PIC often credit their prior SuccessLink job as preparing them for a summer internship in healthcare, finance, life sciences, architecture, or other profession.”  “ABCD is pleased to partner with the City of Boston to ensure that young people of Boston have an abundance of summer employment options,” said Sharon Scott-Chandler, President & CEO of ABCD, Inc. “As a longstanding provider of access to youth employment and career development services through our SummerWorks program (and other programs), ABCD understands very well that these initiatives build a foundation to support academic achievement and future employment successes.”  “Artists For Humanity is excited to grow our partnership with the City of Boston's Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity this summer by providing hundreds of teen jobs with meaningful summer learning experiences for our City's young people,” said Anna Yu, Executive Director of Artists For Humanity. “With the ambitious vision of YEO, and hundreds of amazing partner organizations, Summer 2023 is on track to be the best and biggest year ever for creative teen employment in Boston! We are honored to play a part in helping to make this possible."   This year, YEO has expanded its youth jobs grantmaking efforts to provide more funding directly to nonprofit organizations to design job experiences, remove barriers to enrollment and transfer administrative responsibilities to allow for a more streamlined process. These expanded efforts will encourage greater collaboration, coalition building, and learn and earn models among higher education institutions and job providers in the youth employment space.  To ensure that all youth have equitable access to these opportunities, the City will continue to support organizations that focus on proven at-risk youth populations (e.g. justice-involved youth, foster care, youth experiencing homelessness, etc.) YEO will work to ensure that disadvantaged youth get access to employment opportunities through the Massachusetts Commonwealth Corporation YouthWorks partnership. Additionally, the department will again work with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) to provide immigrant youth with hands-on leadership and skills training, regardless of immigration status.  “People don’t realize how quickly your status can change and how much it can limit your opportunities. As a former Dreamer, I know what it’s like to feel frustrated by that because I had so much to offer to the world,” said Monique Tú Nguyen, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. “Through opportunities like this, we can ensure that this generation of youth has opportunities that I didn’t have, and the world can benefit from their full potential.”  The SuccessLink webpage has been updated to make it easier for young people to navigate the application process. Youth can view job postings, see a list of required documents, and apply directly to the organizations. The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity also offers application assistance. Youth can visit the office in person, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1483 Tremont Street in Roxbury, or call 617-635-4202 to get help.   The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity will also be hosting a Youth Job and Resource Fair at the Reggie Lewis Center on Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Youth will have the opportunity to connect with 100+ summer employers, access youth resources, receive job application assistance, and win prizes. Refreshments will be provided. Parents and/or guardians are welcome to attend with their youth.  Applying for a summer position with SuccessLink does not guarantee a job but the goal is to place as many youth as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Youth are encouraged to get their applications in early. For more information on the 2023 SuccessLink Summer Youth Employment program, visit boston.gov/summer-jobs.