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Teen Training Program

Teen Training Program

Teen Training Program

The Teen Training Program (TTP) at Piers Park Sailing Center is a Blue/Green Jobs program designed to support teens as they learn, grow, and gain real-world experience. The program combines hands-on training, mentorship, and paid work opportunities, preparing teens for full-time summer roles and part-time after-school positions at Piers Park.
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A typical day on the program

Students in the Teen Training Program are paid an hourly wage and help run Piers Park's programs for youth. In addition to their work as instructional staff, teens will enjoy professional and educational development opportunities in topics like financial literacy, working teens rights, sailing skills and kayak skills, water safety, small craft safety, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

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At a Glance

140

teens employed each year

1

mentor for every teen staff

$5,600

typical earnings for a teen staff

More Than Sailing

Confidence building

Through learning practical sailing skills and working through new challenges on the water, young people build self-belief and resilience. They leave feeling more capable, independent, and willing to try new things.

Environmental stewardship

Spending time on the harbor nurtures a genuine respect for the natural environment. Young people develop an understanding of ecosystems and learn why protecting our waterways matters, helping to shape thoughtful, environmentally aware future citizens.

Social connection

Sailing is a shared experience that encourages teamwork, communication, and mutual support. Children form friendships, learn to collaborate with peers, and gain a sense of belonging within a positive, inclusive community.

Testimonials

Hear from our happy sailors.

This summer was truly special for my kids (11 and 6) at Piers Park. They loved every moment and learned so much in such a short amount of time. I've never seen them so enthusiastic about an activity before. I'm so grateful that opportunities like this exist for kids in East Boston.

I am forever grateful of the great opportunity Piers Park Sailing has provided my children for the past several years as Harbor Explorers. Their commitment to teach children all aspects of sailing is remarkable. The staff goes above and beyond their call of duty. All staff members are genuinely friendly and caring. Thank you for providing my children with another wonderful year of learning.

Our kid loves the programs at Piers Park. Camp was so much fun and so educational and so well run that our kid signed up for the fall programs and wants to go back next summer. Piers Park Sailing Center is a beautiful culture. The kids that work here are empowered. The directors are graduates and are very caring. Great strategic vision. We are very lucky to have found this place.

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We'd love to welcome new recruits to the program. Enrollment is open, and we encourage you to apply early as spaces are limited. If you're hired in the Teen Training Program you become a staff member at Piers Park and earn an hourly wage.

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FAQs

Any teen resident of the City of Boston.

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