*The application for our fall session is now open. *

In Jóvenes en Acción, teens learn Afro-Latin arts (dance, music, or theatre) and participate in education and civic engagement workshops.

Jóvenes en Acción/Youth in Action (JEA) is our free, year-round program for youth in grades 8-12 that combines Afro-Latin arts, education and mentoring support, and civic engagement and youth organizing training. Participants also benefit from social-emotional support both 1:1 and in small groups. During the summer session, JEA turns into a paid opportunity.

Click here for the JEA school year schedule.

Click here for the JEA summer schedule.

During the school year, JEA is open to the following youth: 

• Enrolled in 8th grade or high school
• Ages 13-19 (*Youth cannot turn 20 or older before June of the current school year)
• Live or go to school in Boston

The summer session is open to the following youth: 

• Enrolled in high school
• Ages 14-19 (*Youth cannot turn 20 or older before June of the current school year)
• Live or go to school in Boston
• Youth must be authorized to work in the United States legally