This Way ONward Boston is a retail training program for youth ages 16-24 in Cambridge and Greater Boston. Funded and sponsored by Old Navy, This Way ONward (formally known as This Way Ahead) provides paid job training and potential jobs for over 50 youth annually. The program consists of 10 weeks of paid workshops focusing on basic job skills, with a special emphasis on job readiness skills needed to succeed in a customer service industry such as retail.
After completion of workshops, participants are set up on interviews with Old Navy for part-time positions. Students are supported throughout their first job experience over the summer through continued workshops, regular communication with students & managers, and occasional site visits.
