youth development

The Center strives to integrate youth development principles in all the work that we do. Here are a few examples of programs within The Medical Foundation that focus specifically on youth workers and youth development.

 BEST - Building Exemplary Systems for Training - BEST provides the Youth Worker Training Certificate Program for youth workers in youth-serving organizations. The program provides youth workers the competencies and skills to better impact the lives of youth. The training is focused on core skills and competencies, the youth development approach, and professional development for youth workers. Participants are awarded a certificate recognized by a collaboration of youth-serving agencies and the City of Boston.