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2012 DC Summer Youth Employment- Start Applying Jan. 27th

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Please SHARE this with any youngins, parents, church groups, community leaders, on the street corner, or anyone you know- let’s get our kids involved!

Make sure you are at a computer this Friday, January 27th at 3:15 applications for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program will go live.

Make sure you have all the information you need to apply for the program.  Below are a few details about the program (quoted from the website):

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides District youth ages 14 to 21 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors.

Through SYEP, we strive to provide young people with the opportunity to:

  • Earn money and gain meaningful work experience;
  • Learn and develop the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s world of work;
  • Gain exposure to various exciting career industries; and,
  • Interact with dynamic working professionals in a positive work environment.

Though SYEP is a short-term employment and training program, our goal is to introduce our youth to employers who will positively impact their futures.

Employers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area make this annual program possible by volunteering to serve as Host Employers and providing structured job opportunities for youth during the summer.

Program Dates

This year, SYEP will start on Monday, June 25, 2012 and will end on Friday, August 3, 2012.

The six-week program will consist of 29 days of work (Wednesday, July 4 is observed as a holiday and youth will not be paid for this day).

DC Summer Youth Employment Program 2012

YOUNGINS! April 16th- Town Hall Meeting Just for YOU!

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What’s going on?

The 6th Annual Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting

When: April 16th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Where: Savoy Elementary School- 2400 Shannon Place, SE

(School is located directly across the street from the Anacostia Metro Station)

Is this just another meeting in DC?

NO! There will be breakout workshops for youth, parents, guardians/ older folks (older than the kids- that’s me!)

Will there be food? YES! Lunch will be served!

Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting April 16th

The official statement from MPD:

You are invited to attend the 6th Annual Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting.  This meeting is held to discuss preparing youth to stay safe and avoid criminal behavior, especially after school and during summer vacation.  The Metropolitan Police Department will engage youth in an energizing panel discussion followed by breakout workshops topics design by youth for youth.

The panelists will include young adults who made it through their teen years successfully and are now embarking on careers or educational opportunities.  Just to name a few confirmed panelists:  Markus Batchelor, former DC Youth Mayor and 2011 George Washington University Trachtenberg Scholarship Winner; Chris Wright, Senior, Georgetown University; DJ Rico, Majic 102.3 and other exciting individuals.

Lunch will be served, followed by breakout workshops to further connect youth to positive avenues to stay out of trouble.  We are calling on you to bring youth out to this exciting event. The purpose of this yearly event is to provide assistance with engaging youth residents, their parents or guardians in meaningful activities that deter criminal behavior.