Our mission is to collaborate with private sector entities and public agencies to foster job creation and retention opportunities for Revere residents. By leveraging partnerships with various agencies and non-profit organizations affiliated with the city, we aim to provide a comprehensive array of resources to support job seekers and assist businesses in filling open positions.
About Us
The Department of Workforce Development, Labor Relations, and Youth Engagement is committed to providing employment opportunities to members within our community. Our team will coordinate between our public schools, city departments, state programs and local youth to offer summer and yearlong internship opportunities. The Department of Workforce Development and Youth Engagement will continue supporting local organizations, private sector businesses, public, non-profit granting agencies, Unions and foundations to establish and expand workforce development in the City of Revere.
YouthWorks
Putting Revere youth and young adults in the path of employment
What Do We Do?
YouthWorks is a state-funded youth employment program that helps teens and young adults develop the skills and experience needed to find and keep jobs. Participants take part in paid short-term work placements during the summer and/or school year at public, private, and non-profit work sites. As part of the program, they receive training in core soft skills, practice professional behavior, and learn how to work effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers at their work sites. They also learn how to take the next steps in their education and career pathways.
We have a 6-8-week YouthWorks summer program and a year-round program that runs from October to May, serving youth from the ages of 15 to 21! All YouthWorks participants are required to complete Stickball and Signal Success curriculum to help young people learn and practice the skills that matter at work, at school, and in life.
When Do We Do It?
Cycle 1 (Summer): 6-8 weeks July through August
Cycle 2 (Year-long): 10-20 weeks October through May
How Do We Do It?
Education:
YouthWorks provides young people with hands-on learning experiences through completing the Stickball and Signal Success curriculum, engagement in professional networking events, and certificate attainments.
Career Exploration:
Explore career opportunities with the City of Revere and various career fields in the public and private sectors as well as non-profit organizations.
Job Readiness & Workforce Development Workshops:
We offer workshops that will ensure new and returning YouthWorks participants are prepared to enter the workforce with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to succeed in the workplace.
Community Engagement Opportunities:
Beautify Revere
Where Do We Do It?
Youth who are accepted into the program get matched with a work site with one of our partners participating for the cycle.
Note: Not all partners participate in both cycles.
Where Have We Placed Youth?
City Hall Departments
311
Auditing
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Elder Affairs
Elections
Engineering
Haas Health and Wellness Center
Human Resources
Mayor’s Office
Office of Planning & Community Development
Parking
Public Health
Public Works
Veteran Services
External Partners
Action Emergency Management
Cambridge Health Alliance
District Attorney Hayden: Advocates of Criminal Justice Fellowship (summer only)
Happy Day Nursery
Market Basket
MGH YouthZone
Perkins Eastman
Revere Boxing
Revere Community School
Revere Housing Authority
Revere Police Activities League (PAL)
Revere Youth in Action
ZUMIX
Who Is Eligible?
Participation in the Revere YouthWorks employment program is limited to residents of the city who meet the four eligibility requirements income, age, geographic residence, and risk factors.
1. Income: A participant should have a family income that does not exceed the annual equivalent of 200% of the Federal poverty guidelines.
Note: Income documentation is now required for youth who identify as housing insecure, aged out of foster care, or having special needs/disabilities.
Acceptable income documentation:
MassHealth card
Tax return/1040 Form
Copy of authorization to receive SNAP through DTA
Copy of authorization to receive TAFDC cash assistance through DTA
Copy of authorization to receive EAEDC cash assistance through DTA
Employer statement
Housing authority verification
Verification of homelessness (complete a self-attest form)
2. Age: Youth must be between the ages of 15 and 21, at least, before the start of programming.
3. Residency: Individuals residing in the city of Revere.
4. Qualifying Risk Factor: Prospective participants must satisfy the risk factor prerequisite. Applicants are required to self-attest that they meet at least one of the specified risk factors in order to qualify for program participation:
Member of the LGBTQ+ community
Person of color
From single-income household
Experiencing housing insecurity
Identifying as having a disability
Involved with the justice system (e.g. DYS-committed; on juvenile probation; gang-involved, CRS; or juvenile arrest)
Actively in foster care or having aged out of foster care
A school stop out
A child of a single parent
Having limited fluency in English
Being a teen parent
The summer 2026 program application is open on a rolling basis.
Apply early before April 17, 2026.
Once the application is submitted, individuals are required to email youthworks@revere.org their most recent report card/transcript or resume if the applicant is not enrolled in a school or institution.
Collaboratively empowering communities through digital equity
The Digital Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Consortium is designed to fix unfair differences, also known as inequities, in access to technology in the Metro North and Northshore areas of Massachusetts. We believe everyone should have the same access to these tools and opportunities for success, especially Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC), Immigrant, and low-income communities.
Connect with our Digital Navigators who are trained individuals that provide personalized support to help people access and utilize digital resources and technologies. They act as trusted guides, assisting individuals with internet access, device setup, and digital skills training, ultimately promoting digital inclusion.
We provide the following services to the community:
Launched in early 2020 as part of an Urban Agenda grant award, the Revere Works coalition includes the City of Revere and partners The Neighborhood Developers/CONNECT, Revere CARES, the Revere Community School, Women Encouraging Empowerment, the Revere Chamber of Commerce, Mass Association for Computer and Internet Resources (MACIR), and MassHire Metro North.
Coalition members collaborate regularly through planning and programming that all aim to strengthen and expand Revere residents' access to employment opportunities, job training, and educational programs.
Massachusetts Trade Unions offer apprenticeship programs and membership applications throughout the calendar year. If you would like to find out more information about a specific trade, please contact our office.
