What is Woo-Labs?
WEC is launching “Woo-Labs,” a network of community-based partners committed to advancing educational and racial equity and closing opportunity and achievement gaps by improving their capacity to provide high-quality, culturally responsive, project-based learning opportunities for youth. Drawing its name from residents’ nickname for their city, Woo-Labs reimagines education as an ecosystem that includes out-of-school learning, centers students’ lived experiences and agency, and actively works to dismantle bias and inequity. This work is funded by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and the United Way of Central Massachusetts' Worcester Together Fund.
Meet Our Partners
We are thrilled to formally announce our 5 Woo-Labs Phase I partners for this summer:
• Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
• Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
• YMCA of Central Massachusetts
We are deeply grateful to these organizations as well as everyone in our Woo-Labs development group for their continued partnership in network co-creation.
Want to Get Involved?
Are you planning to pursue a career in youth development or teaching and looking for an exciting, hands-on summer experience working directly with youth to support learning and enrichment? WEC seeks current college students to serve as part-time Worcester College Corps Fellows in its partner youth-serving organizations to support program implementation. This position is ideal for those passionate about positive youth development and interested in expanding their ability to facilitate meaningful, authentic learning experiences for young people under the mentorship of experienced out-of-school-time programming professionals.
Learn more about the job description, duties, compensation, and how to apply HERE.
Candidates should email their cover letter and résumé to WEC’s Assistant Director, Emily Dodge (edodge@wecollaborative.org).
