Coding and Web Design
Create modern webpages and digital projects for local businesses, churches, nonprofit organizations and community institutions.
Technology - Leadership - Community Impact
Preparing young people to lead, create and succeed.
The Mattapan Tech Youth Rising Project gives Boston youth opportunities to build practical technology, leadership, teamwork and career-readiness skills while completing meaningful projects for the community.
- Real-world experience
- Paid youth employment
- Community service
Developing Boston's next generation of leaders
Mattapan Tech Youth Rising Project
About the Program
More than a summer program,it is a career pathway!
Youth Rising is a youth development and workforce-readiness initiative powered by Mattapan Tech. Participants learn by completing practical assignments, collaborating with peers and serving the Greater Boston community.
Students are introduced to web design, coding, project management, budgeting, communication and workplace professionalism. They also build confidence, leadership abilities and a portfolio of completed work.
Technology Skills
Coding, web design and digital tools
Leadership Development
Communication, teamwork and responsibility
Career Readiness
Professional conduct and workplace experience
Community Impact
Projects that support local organizations
Our Mission
To provide underserved young people with the education, mentorship, technical training and employment experience needed to pursue successful academic and career pathways.
What Participants Learn
Practical skills for school, work and community leadership
Every project combines technical instruction with planning, communication, teamwork and professional responsibility.
Project Planning
Define project goals and scope, identify tasks, develop timelines, assign responsibilities and establish measurable outcomes.
Project Execution
Perform project work, manage responsibilities, communicate with team members, monitor progress and maintain quality.
Budget Development
Learn to estimate personnel, equipment, software, training, outreach, transportation, meal and administrative expenses.
Time Management
Organize tasks, estimate durations, create schedules, monitor deadlines and make adjustments when challenges arise.
Career Readiness
Develop workplace communication, accountability, punctuality, teamwork, problem-solving and other professional skills.
Youth Leadership
Meet Our Leading Youth Staff
Our youth leaders help coordinate projects, guide team members and support the successful completion of community assignments.
- Djoulie Chery Project Director
- Emma Louis Project Manager
- Rosedarline Bilice Project Manager
- Junior Coulomb Project Manager
- Syndie Preval Project Manager
- Lovenage Abraham Project Manager
- Amara Hall Project Manager
- Joniaud Janvier Project Manager
Youth Employment Opportunity
Build your skills, portfolio and professional experience.
Youth Rising participants work on meaningful technology and community projects while receiving mentorship and practical workforce training.
Sign Up for the Program
Youth Ages 14–18
Earn $15 per hour and work up to 25 hours per week.
Young Adults Ages 19–22
Earn $15 per hour and work up to 30 hours per week.
Hands-On Experience
Build websites, manage projects and serve the community.
Contact Us
Connect with Mattapan Tech
Contact our team to learn more about youth employment, training programs, community partnerships and volunteer opportunities.
Contact Information
Mattapan/Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc.