Pine Street Inn’s Workforce Development Graduation
Congratulations Class of 2025
Pine Street Inn provides job skills to individuals to successfully re-enter the workforce and move towards self-sufficiency. During Pine Street’s annual graduation ceremony, more than 70 trainees were honored for their achievements. For some, this was the first graduation they had experienced, making it an especially significant event. Join us in congratulating Pine Street Inn’s workforce development graduates.
Keynote Speaker
Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu has served as the Mayor of Boston since 2021, the first woman and the first person of color to be elected to the position. Prior to her election as Mayor, she served as a Boston City Council member from 2014 to 2021, and as City Council president from 2016 to 2018. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Mayor Wu began her career in public service as an intern for Mayor Thomas Menino.
Featured Speaker
Efrain
Job Training Graduate
Efrain is a graduate from the iCater food service training program. Growing up, he was inspired to pursue a career in the culinary arts. His passion for baking motivated him to work toward a better future. Since joining Pine Street’s iCater program, Efrain has put his dream of becoming a chef back on track, recently securing his dream job of working for Flour bakery + café.
Lyndia Downie
President and Executive Director
Lyndia Downie, President and Executive Director of Pine Street Inn, leads New England’s largest homelessness services organization and is celebrating 40 years at Pine Street. During that time, Lyndia has transformed Pine Street into an organization that supports more than 2,100 people each day through housing with support, emergency shelter, street outreach and workforce development.
Meet Some of the Graduating Class
Adonis
“Keep moving forward, don’t give up and work hard.”
Britney
“I’m so thankful to be part of this program.”
Anthony
“Pine Street Inn never turned their back on me.”
Thank You to Our Graduation Partners
