Wentworth Training Program

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The Wentworth Training program provides vocational opportunities for Boston Public School students, ages 18-22, who receive special education services. This is a community-based vocational training program that leads to internships, externships, employment and postgraduate opportunities in the fields of Facilities Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Business Management, and Public Works (recycling).

This is an authentic work experience. Students are given job titles, work IDs, evaluations, and pay raises. Our program sets high expectations for all learners, ensuring that our community-based partners receive the best of BPS.

As a professional contractor, we are accountable for results. Student tasks and evaluations are based not only on their personal growth, but also on their productivity in the contracted work. Student learning is maximized as students are able to set goals for their own learning and mastery of projects and skills.

PROGRAM IMPACT

Over the course of 30 years BPS STRIVE Wentworth Training Program has been helping thousands of kids in the Boston community gain the skills they need to enter the workforce.