I am always trying to find employment opportunities for “my” youth of today. . . here is a great opportunity for all ya’ll looking for employment. . . . Today you need to get on down to Ballou HS 3401 4th Street SE Washington DC 20032 and APPLY for the program. Put on your suit, iron your shirt, BRUSH YOUR TEETH LOL and take the following with you to Ballou:

• Proof of DC residency (please see this link for acceptable documents. . . http://does.dc.gov/does/frames.asp?doc=/does/lib/does/pdf/acceptable_document.pdf)

• Resume (all of your fabulous work you have done, service in the community, grades in school- talk yourself up- you know you are great!)

• If you are under 18 you are going to have to get a parental unit to sign a waiver for you!

Please check out the website for more details. . . Youth Summer Employment Program http://does.dc.gov/does/cwp/view,a,1232,q,537757.asp If you miss this Ballou. . . it’s all good, or if you can’t get there early registration goes through May 1st just visit the web @
https://summerjobs.dc.gov/youthreg.aspx Here is the press release from the Mayor’s office:

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program
Together We Can!

Attend Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Job Expo March 25-26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 10 am to 6 pm. Youth will have the opportunity to meet employers, attend workshops, interview, and choose their job preferences.
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) serves youth who are 14 to 21 years of age. The program provides a mechanism through which eligible youth are able to earn money while gaining meaningful work experience, skills-oriented training, and career exposure. The SYEP provides an array of summer enrichment experiences that consists of Arts, Design and Media, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Community and Social Services, Construction Trades, Education, Training and Library Science, Health Care Support, Hospitality and Tourism, Office and Administration Support and Sports and Physical Education.
This year’s program will operate from June 18 through August 21, 2009. The nine week program has launched several new features; this year participants will be able register online, select their jobs, and locate important information about their worksite via our website. For questions and comments please email SummerJobs@dc.gov.

Please Note: If you are seeking to register for Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program, but do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), please contact the Office of Youth Programs at (202) 698-5832.

* Registration
* How to Register Online*
* Parental Consent Form* (required for youth under age 18)
* Forma de Consentimiento de los Padres*
* Acceptable Documents List*
* Citywide Internet Accessible Locations*
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Host Agreement Application

DC Department of Employment Services
Office of Youth Programs
SummerJobs@dc.gov
(202) 698-3492 or (202) 698-5242

Good Luck!!!!