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Participants are all aged between 18 and 24 years old at time of enrollment, are based in the Greater Boston area, and have experienced housing insecurity,
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Program Type
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Launchpad is Breaktime's three-week, cohort-based, stipend-paid program focused on developing young adults' job skills, financial literacy, soft skills, and personal growth. This program is for young adults ages 18-24 experiencing housing insecurity. We provide one-on-one support for participants to help them overcome barriers to finding stable employment.
Breaktime's Resource Hub is open to all young adults ages 18-24 experiencing housing insecurity regardless of program participation status. Resources such as shelf-stable foods, clothing, and personal hygiene items are available at the free Breaktime Store, and young adults can schedule use of laundry and shower facilities.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
20
Program Duration
3 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
Cohorts begin monthly
Sample Schedule
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-11:00am | Resume building, job interview training | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Job market research, sourcing open positions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 1:00pm-3:00pm | Workplace communication, customer service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 6:00pm-9:00pm | (*Remote Option) | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Schedule Information
Breaktime is closed on all federal holidays, with missed sessions being made up with additional sessions later in the program.
*Remote cohorts are offered twice a year to better serve young adults unable to attend weekday classes. These cohorts meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm for six consecutive weeks
Program Requirements
CORI check | Have experienced housing insecurity | 18-24 years old at time of enrollment
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Graduates take part in subsequent 13-week placements at site partners to gain on-the-job work experience
Participant Supports
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ |
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
No
Do participants receive any pay?
Stipend
Other, please explain
Participants receive a weekly stipend of $300 per week for a total of $900 for full program engagement.
Location
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63 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Public Transit Information
Location is accessible from all MBTA subway and commuter rail lines
Phone Number
508-319-1679
Program Contact
Andrew Bloniarz