Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program

SYEP provides an array of summer enrichment experiences in industries such as Arts, Design and Media; Building and Grounds Maintenance; Government; 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 short-term employment and training program provides thousands of District youth, ages 14 to 21, with an opportunity to gain practical experience and be compensated. Youth participants are paid the federal minimum wage.

The Summer Youth Employment Program strives to:

Offer District youth an opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s world of work.
Provide a mechanism through which eligible youth can earn money, gain meaningful work experience, participate in skills training workshops, and be exposed to various careers.
Enhance basic academic, occupational, and other skills necessary for youth to obtain and maintain long-term employment.
Help youth make a smooth transition from school to career and/or higher education.
The 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program seeks to build on last year’s success by delivering a program customized to meet the needs of District youth.

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