Boston Worker Empowerment Cabinet

Hey, Boston! Visit us at Mayor Michelle Wu’s first ever Office Hours, TONIGHT, Thursday, March 5 at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 6-8PM.

This is a free, family-friendly event with giveaways, refreshments, and activities is a great way to access City hall in your neighborhood.

Jumpstart your career at the 2026 Apprenticeship Fair! Join us on April 28, 3:30-6 p.m., at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities in Boston. Register at boston.gov/apprenticeships

Hey BPS K2-6th grade families! Join us online tonight at 6PM to learn more about Boston Saves, the City of Boston's children's savings account program. No registration required. More at boston.gov/departments/schools/boston-saves#office-hours-

City Hall is coming to Roxbury! Mayor Michelle Wu is launching her first-ever Office Hours. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments.

Boston, have questions about your rights on the job? Stop by the Workers’ Rights Office Hour at the Shelburne Community Center TOMORROW! Meet one-on-one with experts to get answers. Free and open to all!

Can't make it? Find the full schedule at boston.gov/workers-rights

Fare-free transit helps everyone get around faster, makes service more reliable, and saves you money.

Our new agreement with the @mbta.com keeps Bus Routes 23, 28, and 29 fare-free through June and talks are underway to keep this successful program going.

A graphic featuring an image of Mayor Wu and a PowerCorps member, and the PowerCorps logo. Text reads: Applications open! The City’s green industry workforce development program pays young adults to prepare for a career in the green industry.

Help make our neighborhoods more beautiful and build a sustainable future for yourself and your loved ones with PowerCorpsBOS.

Boston residents ages 18-30 can apply for paid “earn and learn” career training in Urban Forestry, Building Operation, and Urban Greening.

Apply at boston.gov/powercorps!

Boston is a home for everyone. Know your rights and help keep your community safe. Find more information at miracoalition.org/KYR.

Boston es un hogar para todos. Conozca sus derechos y ayude a mantener su comunidad segura. Encuentra más informacion en miracoalition.org/KYR.

Boston, have questions about your rights on the job? Stop by the Workers’ Rights Office Hour at the Shelburne Community Center TOMORROW! Meet one-on-one with experts to get answers. Free and open to all Boston workers.

Can't make it? Find the full schedule at boston.gov/workers-rights

We're seeking proposals for a Bridge Program and CDL training provider! There will be info sessions on these funding opportunities this week. Learn more at boston.gov/owd-grantmaking

graphic: Small Business Tax Preparation Workshop Presented by the Boston Tax Help Coalition Virtual Workshop JANUARY 14, 10 AM - 11 AM Join us for a free workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners. Learn about available City of Boston resources and see if you qualify for free tax preparation services. Register at boston.gov/small-business. Logos: City of Boston, Boston Tax Help Coalition, Small Business Department

Join the Boston Tax Help Coalition for a free, virtual workshop for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners TOMORROW, January 14, 10 AM - 11 AM. Learn about available resources and see if you qualify for free tax preparation services. Register at boston.gov/small-business

A graphic with a formal design with information for viewing the inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10 a.m. Streaming live on Boston.gov, Boston City TV & Boston Neighborhood Network, and on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook.

Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!

Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration

graphic: Climate Ready Workforce Action Plan Webinar Monday, December 8, 2025 | 1 PM Join us for a presentation of the Climate Ready Workforce Action Plan, a comprehensive analysis of the workforce required to achieve Boston’s climate goals, and strategies to create a climate-ready workforce. Register at boston.gov/climate-jobs City of Boston, Worker Empowerment and Environment logos

ICYMI: the City of Boston has released the Climate Ready Workforce Action Plan. Join us for a webinar on Monday, December 8, at 1 PM to hear how we plan to create a climate-ready workforce! Register at boston.gov/climate-jobs

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Boston, looking for your next career move? Check out our latest Job Training and Employment Opportunities Newsletter: bit.ly/4iCqTqP

📨Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/4ryVKIZ

graphic: Workers' Rights Office Hours Mattahunt Community Center Wednesday, November 19, 1 PM - 3 PM Boston Workers! Do you have questions about your rights on the job? Do you have a workplace issue and want to take action? Join the Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections at your neighborhood Boston Centers for Youth and Families Community Center for one-on-one support, referrals, and community and legal resources. To request translation or interpretation services, email workers@boston.gov. Register at boston.gov/workers-rights. City of Boston logo, Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections logo, BCYF logo

Boston, have questions about your rights on the job? Workers’ Rights Office Hours are coming to @bcyf.boston.gov community centers across the City — and first up is Mattahunt! Meet one-on-one with experts to get answers.

Free and open to all Boston workers. Learn more at boston.gov/workers-rights

Interested in Upskilling and Reskilling in the Era of AI? Join the Worker Empowerment Learning Lab for a webinar TODAY, 12 pm - 1 pm, to examine how employers and training providers are preparing workers for the evolving digital economy. Register: mailchi.mp/boston.gov/w...

This week, our WIOA Y Compliance and Data Program Manager, Carina Gold, joined X-Cel Education staff member Spencer Powers and students, Jahkai Young and Christian Kilpert, at the 2025 Youth Days in Washington, D.C., to advocate for youth workforce development funding and programming!

Interested in an EMT career? Apply to City Academy! Boston residents can get free training and be eligible for a career with Boston EMS. Learn more at boston.gov/city-academy

Social media graphic with SNAP logo and text: Boston doesn't back down. We take care of our neighbors, communities, and each other. Please visit boston.gov/snap or call 3-1-1 for
more information and resources regarding
SNAP and food assistance during the federal
government shutdown. Mayor Wu's signature and City of Boston wordmark.

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.

In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.

ICYMI: The City of Boston celebrated the reopening of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild. We're incredibly proud of the PowerCorps Boston participants who contributed to the restoration project as part of their training. Read more at bit.ly/4oECFmb

Workers Know Your Rights Webinar. Workers in the City of Boston face injustices: wage theft, discrimination, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions and more. When workers know their rights, they are able to exercise those rights. In partnership with the City's Office of Labor Policy and Worker Protections, this webinar will give an overview of these legal protections with a focus on the rights of workers with disabilities. Wednesday October 8, 2025 6-7:30pm Register at https://www.boston.gov/calendar/know-your-rights-ndeam-webinar

Join us for this week's Wednesday Webinar in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; Employees Know Your Rights on Wednesday October 8, 2025 from 6pm -7:30pm

Register to join at this link: www.boston.gov/calendar/kno...

#NDEAM #Disability

graphic: Congratulations, Neighborhood Jobs Trust 2025 Grantees. Logos of each grantee organization.

This year, we awarded $1.7M in Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) Funding to 14 community organizations, expanding job training and education for Boston residents. Read more: bit.ly/2025NJTBOS

We're currently accepting applications for the next round of NJT funding! Apply at boston.gov/owd-grantmaking

We have funding opportunities available to support organizations that improve the lives of Boston's working families! Learn more at boston.gov/owd-grantmaking

A graphic of the City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability that has a building icon on it, and text about helping residents secure safe, affordable housing.

Boston renters and landlords with legal questions can join the @cityofboston’s Office of Housing Stability today, September 16th, at 5:30 PM for a FREE virtual Legal Clinic. Connect with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff for guidance, RSVP: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU #KnowYourRights

graphic: Adult Education will fill more Jobs! Learn more about Boston's Adult Literacy Initiative at boston.gov/adult-literacy. City of Boston logo Office of Workforce Development logo

Over 53,000 Boston residents aged 25+ haven't earned a high school diploma. In 5 years or less, nearly 80% of all job openings will require more than a high school degree. Adult education provides a significant opportunity to bridge the workforce supply-and-demand gap. #AEFL2025

graphic: The City of Boston Celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week September 14-20, 2025 City of Boston Logo Office of Workforce Development Logo

@mayorwu.boston.gov has proclaimed September 14-20 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Boston, highlighting the vital role of foundational education for adults and the importance of literacy within families. View the proclamation at bit.ly/BostonAEFL. #AEFL2025

Flyer for City Academy. It offers free job training for Boston residents in two tracks: 1) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and 2) Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and/or Hoisting License. Benefits include living wage pay, health and pension benefits, union membership, and advancement. Learn more at boston.gov/city-academy or email CityAcademy@boston.gov. Blue graduation cap graphic at top, City of Boston and Office of Workforce Development logos at bottom.

Now recruiting for City Academy’s August cohort!
Boston residents can get free training for careers as EMTs or for jobs requiring a CDL and/or Hoisting License. These City jobs offer great pay, benefits, and union membership.
Learn more: boston.gov/city-academy.

Immigrant workers, join us TODAY, May 12, 5:30-7 PM, to learn about your rights on the job and how to exercise them. Register at boston.gov/labor-policy

graphic with white text on navy background: — April 28, 2025 — WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY Fight for Our Lives: Safe Jobs Now! Today, we remember the workers who died as a result of workplace illness or injury in Boston last year: Matthew Troy Barry Medeiros The City of Boston remains committed to protecting and promoting labor standards that ensure the health and safety of all workers. City of Boston logo Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections logo

Today, April 28, 2025, we observe #WorkersMemorialDay to honor workers who died due to workplace illness or injury in the last year. The City of Boston remains committed to protecting and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of all our workers.