Youth Opportunities

Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director

About Us

The City's Division of Youth Opportunities was created to provide leadership, support and advocacy for youth through the introduction of coordinated programs focused on positive youth development and youth employment.

Top Services

Woo Stories Podcast

Woo Stories is a podcast series created by the Division of Youth Opportunities where youth can learn how to share their own stories by creating and producing their own content. This podcast can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify.

New episodes air every Friday!

Most Recent Podcasts

December 18 - The Dream Team - Episode 2
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
December 11 - The Dream Team - Episode 1
SoundCloud | Spotify
November 13 - The Pilot Season - Bonus Episode: Sábado Loco y La Hora Libre
SoundCloud | Spotify | View Transcript
November 6 - The Pilot Season - Team Extravagant
SoundCloud | Spotify
October 30 - The Pilot Season - Gabrielle and Team Rocket
SoundCloud | Spotify
October 23 - The Pilot Season - The Virtual Heroes and Team UmiZoomi
SoundCloud | Spotify
October 16 - The Pilot Season - Bubble Guppies
SoundCloud | Spotify
October 9 - The Pilot Season - Stefania from Team Rocket
SoundCloud | Spotify
September 25 - You Can Do It!
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
September 18 - What is Representation?
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
September 11 - The Final Touches
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
September 4 - Finding Your Story
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
July 17 - What's Pre-Production?
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
July 10 - Using Your Microphone
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
July 3 - Tools and Technology
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
June 26 - Sounds and Style
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet
June 19 - What are Podcasts?
SoundCloud | Spotify | Resource Sheet

News & Events

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Please help the City of Worcester prevent a sequel to the 2020 COVID-19 horror film we experienced last year....
Posted: Tuesday 01/12/21 10:53 AM

Call for Nominations for 2021 Woman of...
Posted: Monday 01/11/21 11:35 AM

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Posted: Monday 01/11/21 11:01 AM

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Programs & Initiatives

Youth Violence Partners at a Table Talking

Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
The Worcester Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (WYVPI) is the City's response to address youth violence comprehensively, holistically and collectively.

Resources

Youth Needs Survey

This survey is designed to gather young people’s perspectives about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted their well-being and mental health as well as to learn how young people are currently coping in these challenging times.

Contact Information

Youth Opportunities
128 Providence Street, Room 322
Worcester, MA 01604

Accessible via WRTA Bus Line. View Schedules

Phone: 508-799-1328
Fax: 508-799-8572
Email Us

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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