SQUARE TECH TRAINING PROGRAM

The Square Tech Training Program is a paid and volunteer training internship that recruits High School students who live in Boston and surrounding neighborhoods between ages of 14 - 19 while providing training in technology and workforce focused workshops. This tech-based youth program engineers a foundation of learning and developing skills through a series of workshops. Held in one of CSTO’s spaces, our young people are learning skills to become successful in the technology field while building lasting friendships with their peers and adults.​ These young people are learning the necessary skills to become successful, thriving members of society. 

Paid Internship

This internship is for students who live in Boston ages 14 - 19.

STARTS OCTOBER 13 TO DECEMBER 18, 2026

MONDAY - FRIDAY 4PM - 6PM

  • Receive a paid learning stipend

  • Develop technical and business skills through a series of hands-on training workshops.

  • Learn new technical skills applicable to entry-level IT careers.

  • Gain foundational knowledge of IT concepts through hands-on training and practical workshops.

  • Build essential workforce and professional skills.

  • Gain practical experience using technology and developing technical problem-solving skills.

  • Participate in training focused on:

    • Introduction to PC Hardware

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity

    • Linux Programming

    • Introduction to Networking

    • Windows Operating System (OS) Fundamentals.

Fall Program Cycle Information:

Starts October 13 ends on December 18, 2026

Monday -Friday from 4 PM - 6 PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Interns receive learning stipend upon successful program completion.

This internship is for students who live in Boston ages 14 - 19.

STARTS OCTOBER 13 TO DECEMBER 18, 2026

MONDAY - FRIDAY 4PM - 6PM

  • Earn volunteer hours

  • Develop technical and business skills through a series of hands-on training workshops.

  • Learn new technical skills applicable to entry-level IT careers.

  • Gain foundational knowledge of IT concepts through hands-on training and practical workshops.

  • Build essential workforce and professional skills.

  • Gain practical experience using technology and developing technical problem-solving skills.

  • Participate in training focused on:

    • Introduction to PC Hardware

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity

    • Linux Programming

    • Introduction to Networking

    • Windows Operating System (OS) Fundamentals.

    • Choose up to three workshops to participate in.

Fall Program Cycle Information:

Starts October 13 ends on December 18, 2026

Monday -Friday from 4 PM - 6 PM

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Volunteer Internship

Interns receive volunteer hours upon successful program completion.


Program’s Cycle Information

School Year

October - December

February - May

Monday - Friday

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Summer Cycle

July - August

Monday - Friday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(with 1 hour break)

Closed on Boston Public School Holidays and Weather Emergencies.


Application Period

The Fall Cycle's application period will start on 8/31/2026 and conclude on 9/21/2026.

Past Interns’

If you have questions or concerns, please contact staff:

Location

Square Tech Computer Repair and Training Center

438 Tremont St

Boston, MA 02116

Contact

Irene Matos Chan

Senior Manager of IT Programs

ichan@cstoboston.org

Contact

Letissia Scott

IT Program Coordinator

lscott@cstoboston.org