The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

Summer Youth Employment Program KICKOFF Friday, January 27th @ 3:30pm.

Came to room 209 after-school on Friday, January 27th to sign up for the Summer Youth Employment Program!

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 employer

s 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

.