Food always play an important role while planning an event or a meeting. Whether you’re hosting a seminar or a wedding, why not #chooseUTEC? At Café UTEC, you are showing your support of our mission to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disconnected youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic … >More

Did you know we have eight AmeriCorps volunteers at UTEC as youthworkers? March 11th — 17th was AmeriCorps Appreciation Week, and we appreciate their service all year long! Staff and young adults at UTEC celebrated our members’ service, and all of Massachusetts recognized the commitment of AmeriCorps members for constantly getting things done and building stronger communities … >More

On February 27th, a UTEC Streetworker was one of three honorees to become recognized for displaying compassion and unwavering commitment to community at the annual Light of Dawnn Awards Ceremony at the West End House Boys and Girls Club in Allston. The annual Light of Dawnn Awards are presented by Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) and … >More

In the summer of 2017, UTEC was thrilled to receive a sub grant from the Sorenson Impact Center at the University of Utah to participate in a Pay for Success (PFS) feasibility program. Pay for Success is an innovative approach to assisting social issues. As part of the feasibility cohort, UTEC attended the 2018 Winter Innovation … >More

Processed with VSCO with c7 preset It’s Valentine’s Day, but Madd Love is in the air at UTEC every day. Beyond heart-shaped boxes and pretty bouquets, there’s an even bigger force in play — the kind of love that comes through community and teamwork. Since 1999, UTEC has been building relationships with young people. To date, … >More

  The House Meal Awards at UTEC are the cornerstone of recognizing progress for our young people. Young adults are often enrolled at UTEC for about 2 years, and they make astonoshing achievements every month. From keeping a positive attitude and excellent attendance to receiving a learner’s permit or even registering to vote, young people … >More

With the New Year here, Café UTEC’s Culinary Innovator has been busy creating and sampling new menu items. And our social enterprise crew has learned that customers love bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Two new menu items now at Café UTEC: For a vegetarian-friendly option, head over to try the new Portobello Mushroom Panini made … >More

January is National Mentoring Month — which means it’s time to celebrate and reflect on the impact and beauty of mentoring. We all have negative voices in our head telling us we can’t or shouldn’t. Mentoring provides positive effects in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Mentoring guarantees that someone who cares is present, … >More