Boston, MA – March 6, 2007 – Wentworth Institute of Technology will be hosting this year’s Youth Worker and Youth Care Provider Symposium, sponsored by the Boston Center for Youth and Families. The mission of the symposium, which is being held on March 7 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., is to encourage those in attendance to participate in developing a citywide strategy that will provide support for Boston’s youth. The symposium will include workshops, presentations, guest speakers, and panel discussions. Panelists will share their views on youth-related issues and best practices on collaborative efforts. (See photos.)

The goal of this free symposium is to introduce citywide and neighborhood-based youth workers and youth care providers to each other so they can develop a consistent process for networking, partnership-building and strategy development. An important outcome of the symposium will be to provide coordinated and consistent support to youth during the summer months.

In addition, there will be an awards ceremony, where awards will be presented in the categories of Youth Worker of the Year, Outstanding Youth Role Model of the Year, and Innovative Youth Services Agency of the Year. These awards will be given out based on nominations, and recipients of the award must meet a number of requirements, including a documented record of their accomplishment and a demonstrated commitment and compassion towards youth. Furthermore, they must also be Boston residents working with agencies based in Boston.

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational nationally ranked institution offering career-focused education through 15 bachelor degree programs in areas such as architecture, computer science, construction management, design, engineering, engineering technology and management of technology. For over a century, Wentworth Institute of Technology has been a leader in technical education known for its academic excellence, community service and support for the economic growth of the region. For more information, please visit www.wit.edu.