A Year of Uniting – Preparing Youth For Success
Preparing Youth to Succeed
At United Way, we envision a world where all young people — regardless of background or zip code — graduate ready to succeed in careers and life. To get there,…
At West End House, Joel Finds STEM Opportunities He Never Expected
Preparing Youth to Succeed
When Joel arrived in Boston from Guatemala at seven, he knew very little English. His parents knew he needed to learn the language if he was going to succeed, but…
5 Ways for Kids to Explore STEM
Preparing Youth to Succeed
This month, we’re exploring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the need for more kids to get involved and excited about STEM topics in middle school, where interest usually…
Closing the Distance: Helping Young People Access STEM careers in the Innovation Economy
Preparing Youth to Succeed
It’s a divide that United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley strives to close every day: Boston’s most underserved communities sit a few miles away from the city’s fastest-growing…
Young People Achieve Educational Success at Sociedad Latina
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Miguel came to the mainland US from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, seeking a better life. He made his way to Boston but found himself struggling with his education. Miguel…
Heart of STEM Education Uncovered during Field Trip
Corporate Social Responsibility, Preparing Youth to Succeed
A recently completed building by Gilbane Building Company—one of the largest construction and development firms in the industry—is unlike any other in the Commonwealth. The interior reveals tall ceiling heights…
Massachusetts General Hospital Science Fair Mentor Program Increases STEM Learning for Middle School Students
Preparing Youth to Succeed
If you’ve ever visited the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Boston campus, then you know it’s buzzing with people—patients, administrators, physicians, surgeons, researchers—and if you look carefully you may even see…
4 Do-It-Yourself STEM Activities to Get Your Child Thinking Like A Pro
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Brian, a 10-year old Boston middle school student, puts down a clear glass jar on the table. He fills the bottom with yellow corn syrup, followed by green dish soap…
The Future of STEM in Greater Boston and What You Need to Know
Preparing Youth to Succeed
“El Salvador!” “Colombia!” “Argentina!” These are just a few of the countries that students shout out to Mayor Marty Walsh as he asks a group of sixth through eighth graders…