Youth Programs
Out Of School
Out-Of-School programs serve young adults ages 16- 24 who are no longer attending school. It is a training vehicle that assists youth in achieving educational and employability goals through occupational skills training. Training is currently provided in, but not limited to: Retail Services, Hospitality, Administrative Assistance (MOS), Information Technology, Culinary Arts, and Automotive Services.
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Pathways For Young Adults
The Pathways for Young Adults Program is designed to assist out-of-school and out-of-work District residents ages 18-24 by combining occupational training, life skills development and work readiness instructions to connect them back to the world of work successfully. The three areas of occupational training include allied health, administrative Services and basic IT/Admin. Tech.
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In School
During the school year, youth ages 14-21 will have the opportunity to participate in the In-School Program. To be eligible, youth must meet the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements, be a District resident and enrolled in a High School or College institution.
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Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute
The Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) was founded in 1979 as a year-round program to train District of Columbia youth beginning at age 14 in the concepts of leadership and self-development.The MBYLI training model emphasizes practical, hands-on experience and a holistic approach to developing leaders for the 21st century.
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Summer Youth Employment Program
The Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors.
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