Our Model Works!
Participant Voices
“Everyone was so friendly and made me feel like I fit in.”
“I will forever be grateful for this program.”
“I loved the small, focused groups where I could build real relationships.”
“When I joined Brighter Boston I was homeless and crashing on friends' couches.
Within the first year I was able to rent my own apartment and I now work for one of my internship sites.”
“Being able to be hands-on was so fun!”
Career Track Outcomes From the Last Three Years
Participants from Greater Boston ages 18-25 not enrolled in college or with a college degree
Our model of paid, hands-on experience in live events
continues to drive exceptional outcomes for young adults
seeking a college alternative path.
91% employment in the live event industry
82% hired by one or more of their internship sites
50% hired by Brighter Boston as Peer Mentors
Brighter Boston graduates are working at the highest level of the industry
Lighting for Coldplay and Benson Boone
Video with Netflix for John Mulaney
Lighting, audio and set construction for pre-Broadway productions
We recently helped one alum gain acceptance into the highly competitive (and free) Yale Certificate Program in
Technical Theater.
High School Track Outcomes From the Last Three Years
Participants ages 16+ from the Boston Public Schools
This track is a direct bridge from early career exploration to
sustained engagement in education and/or the workforce
90% have a post-program plan including - college,
enrollment in Brighter Boston's Career (post secondary)
track , or engagement in an alternative pathway