Youth Connections at FHS🤝

Youth Connections is a FREE program for young people ages 14–25 in the Metro South/West area (including Framingham!) that helps you explore careers, gain experience, and build your future! 🌟

Youth Connections offers:

• PAID Internship Opportunities🙌
• Networking Opportunities🤩
• Training/Certification Opportunities👏
• Career Exploration & Guidance💫
• HiSET & GED Help📢

We’re excited to introduce Gianna, our new Career Exploration Coordinator for Framingham High School! Gianna will be in the building every Tuesday from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM in K013 to host engaging workshops and provide one-on-one support to students exploring career interests, pathways, and opportunities.

Stop by to learn more about your future and take the next step toward your career goals! 🌟

Drop-In Hours: 9:00AM-10AM and 11:00AM-1:00PM

Come down to K013 to meet with a trained Career Exploration Coordinator to advance into your desired career. Gianna can help with job searches, resume building, interview skills, cover letter writing, internship searches, and much more! Stop by at anytime! 🙂

We’re thrilled to welcome Luca, a Framingham High School graduate, back to campus! Luca will be at FHS once a week to lead career exploration through Virtual Reality. Students will get the chance to step inside real-world workplaces, experience hands-on career simulations, and discover new pathways—all without leaving the classroom. Get ready to explore your future in a whole new dimension! 🌟

Email: ldirenzo@mswyouth.org

Each month, Youth Connections brings you hands-on, interactive workshops designed to help you explore careers, build real-world skills, and plan your future. 💡

✨ Check out what’s happening each month — and see which topics you’ll dive into next!

WHEN 📅
Tuesdays on the dates listed below
10:15–11:00 AM 🕙

WHERE 📍
Room K002

HOW TO SIGN UP 📲✔️
Instructions are listed below on how to sign up on SchooLinks

Prepare your students for life after graduation with our Career

Readiness Workshop; a practical session designed to build essential skills for the

workplace and beyond. Students will dive into important topics like how to dress

professionally and communicate with confidence.

This session helps students take control of their financial future with

this student-friendly workshop. Designed to build confidence and practical money skills,

this session helps students set meaningful financial goals and develop smart habits for

saving and budgeting.

In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to build a strong,

professional resume that highlights their strengths, experiences, and goals. Participants

will get tips on formatting, wording, and what employers look for, plus time to create or

update their own resumes! Whether they’re applying for a job, internship, or college

program, this session will help them stand out.

Help your students step confidently into their future with our dynamic Interview Skills

Workshop. This session is designed to equip high school students with the tools they

need to succeed in job interviews.

Interested in attending any of these events? Please sign up using your SchooLinks account. You can click on the SchooLinks logo to log in (please use your Clever Account) Here are the steps:

To attend any event, register ahead of time on SchooLinks:

1. Log into SchooLinks- SchooLinks website
2. Click the “Engage” (shaking hands) button at the left of the screen.
3. Click “Events” at the top.
4. Peruse and register!

You will get a reminder email the day before. It is your responsibility to let your teachers know prior to coming to the event.

Interested in construction, electrical, cosmetology, real estate, medical, plumbing, HVAC, or other hands-on careers? The Metro South/West Youth Connections Construction & Trades Expo on Thursday, April 2 will give students the chance to:

• 👷‍♂️ Meet local employers, unions, and training programs

• 🔧 Explore careers in construction and the skilled trades

• ⚙️ Learn about apprenticeships, paid training, and high-demand careers

This is a great opportunity for students who like working with their hands and want to explore future pathways in the trades.

d trip info here

Learn how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges in friends and peers—and how to get help when it matters most. This nationally recognized program empowers teens with real skills to support themselves and others.

✔ In-person classes
✔ Thursdays after school in K013
✔ Led by Metro South/West Youth Connections

👉 Interested? Fill out the interest form below to get more information and secure your spot!

This handbook is your go-to guide for getting started with Metro South/West Youth Connections. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about job readiness—from exploring careers, to how to fill out paperwork, to the interview process. It’s designed to help you build skills, gain confidence, and take your next steps toward a job or future career.