Waltham Partnership for Youth, Inc.

Waltham Partnership for Youth is a nonprofit that works with young people, families and partner organizations to close the opportunity gap for Waltham youth. It connects students with resources across the community and aims to build a sense of belonging that helps them thrive. Its programs include career exploration and training for high school students, with paid internships, mentoring, career workshops and professional development, along with holistic support for newcomer immigrant students and their families.

The organization works with more than 800 students each year. For newcomer Spanish-speaking students and families it provides case management, bilingual counseling and help navigating community resources, drawing on both in-school and out-of-school supports. It also leads a national survey on student well-being, using the results to inform local programs and policies. Its mission, vision and values were created with students, staff and stakeholders, and young people are included as co-creators of the work.

What to Know

• Its stated focus is addressing long-standing systemic inequities affecting Waltham youth.
• Its vision is a world where young people can create their own paths to success and well-being.
• Its values include approaching every interaction with sensitivity and a commitment to minimizing harm.
• It is a member of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce.