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2026–27 · Roxbury

Local career pathways for neighborhood youth and seniors

Resident asks for career opportunities within residents' own neighborhoods so youth and seniors can stay, build community wealth and avoid being gentrified out.

English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.

The resident's idea, as submitted

The idea

Finding career opportunities within the neighborhood you live in. There are some jobs, but little career opportunities for our youth and seniors to stay in their neighborhoods. Many people leave and bring their skills elsewhere when the need is local

Who it helps and why

This provides more opportunities for residents to stay and give back to their neighborhoods. This will create pathways to build generational wealth and community wealth without gentrifying people out.

Details

Cycle
2026–27
Submitted
August 7, 2026
Neighborhood
Roxbury
Place
Roxbury, 02119
Portal category
Economy & Workers
How it was submitted
Community partner workshop
Partner organization
Madison Park Development Corporation
Submission language
English

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