Boston Youth Service Providers Collaborative Network & Alternative Education Alliance, working cooperatively to provide integrated, year-round services to Boston youth.

EDCO Youth Alternative
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Mission
The Youth Alternative has existed since 1979 to serve low income students (14-21) who are poor attenders or who have left high school all together and now wish to return to earn a high school diploma.

Role in Alliance
EDCO was a founding member of the Alternative Education Alliance and the Youth Service Providers Collaborative Network.

Resources to Share

  • Meeting space in Kenmore Square
  • Expertise in dealing with Boston Public Schools graduation requirements

Populations Served

  • Low income students (14-21)

Services Offered

  • Courses toward graduation from a Boston public high school
  • Job preparation and placement with a Private Industry Council (PIC) career specialist
  • College counseling by a talent search counselor
  • Counseling by Wediko Childrens' Services counselors

Eligibility Requirements
 EDCO serves students with 3 different funding sources; each has their own set of eligibility standards.

Fee Structure
 All services without charge, but each student must qualify for a funding source.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Neighborhoods Served

  • All Boston neighborhoods are eligible to be served..

Address
650 Beacon St.,
3rd floor
Kenmore Square
Boston MA 02215

Phone
617-262-9562

Fax
617-262-0098

Contacts

Hours of Operation
 Monday- Friday 8:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments are necessary. Call Barbara Ceptus (617-262-9562)

Directions by Public Transportation

  • MBTA Green Line — Kenmore Square on the (B, C, and D cars)
  • MBTA Bus — # 8

Driving Directions
Link to Mapquest Map

Web Site
http://www.edcoyouthalternative.com/

This page was last updated on June 13, 2005

     
   

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