Applications for DC Summer Jobs will be available at 3:15pm on January 27!

 

Applications for Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s One City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will be available on Friday, January 27th at 3:15pm!

The SYEP is a locally-funded program administered by the DC Department Of Employment Services (DOES) Office of Youth Programs that provides summer jobs and work readiness training to District youth between the

ages of 14-21.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and all applications must be received by Friday, February 17, 2012 in order to be considered. Space is very limited as last year, only 12,000 youth were selected. Students who are interested in a summer job are encouraged to apply early and comply with all posted deadlines.

Youth may complete their application from any computer with an Internet connection. If you need assistance with your application or a place to access the Internet, you can attend Midnight Madness – an official SYEP application kick-off event. Midnight Madness will take place on Friday, January 27 from 3:15pm until 12:00 midnight at the DOES building (4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, adjacent to the Minnesota Avenue Metro station). DOES staff will be on hand to assist youth and their families and to answer any questions.

The 2012 SYEP will begin on Monday, June 25, 2012 and will end by Friday, August 3, 2012.

For additional information about the 2012 “One City Summer Youth Employment Program,” residents can visit: http://www.summerjobs.dc.gov/ or 

call DOES at (202) 698-3492.

One City High School Internship Program - applications are currently being accepted!

 

The One City High School Internship Program (OCHSIP) is one of the Mayor’s initiatives and is coordinated through the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) and the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES).

The 2012 recruitment period for high school interns is currently underway and eligible students are encouraged to apply for the program. Students who participate in the OCHSIP will automatically transition into the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

The OCHSIP is for 11^th and 12^th grade District of Columbia residents. The program is a meaningful, 26-week internship 

(February 13, 2012 – August 3, 2012) that will help students:

Learn and develop the skills, attitudes and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s workforce;

Interact with dynamic working professionals in a positive environment; and

Develop a better understanding of public service careers while earning time and grade qualifications with DC Government.

Some students who participate in the OCHSIP may qualify to receive academic credit that will count toward their graduation requirements. Students may also be able to earn community service hours during their participation in the program. Students who wish to receive academic credit or community service hours should consult with their School Counselor. Please note: students will not be permitted to receive payment AND receive academic credit/community service hours.

To apply, students:

Must be in either the 11^th or 12^th grade;

Must be a DC resident;

Must have at least a 2.5 GPA;

Must complete the online application 

by January 27, 2012;

Must submit the school verification form along with a transcript and two letters of recommendation (one academic, one character reference from a community representative);

Must submit a Parental Consent Form; and

Must participate in an interview session.

Candidates will be evaluated on their academic record, application package and interview. For more information about OCHSIP, please visit:

http://does.dc.gov/does/frames.asp?doc=/does/lib/does/frames/ochsip_program_info_students_final.pdf.