Employment & Training For District Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Diana Johnson
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Donna Henry
(202) 671-2100


Hundreds of Employment and Training Opportunities Await Out-of-School District Youth

(Washington, D.C.) The Department of Employment Services’ Out-of-School Youth Employment Program currently has employment and training opportunities for District residents, ages16 through 24, who are out of school.

Program participants will gain hands-on experience in Construction Trades, Emergency Medical Technology, Hospitality and Education, Information Technology, including Web Development. Interested youth may also participate in career awareness workshops, work-readiness and occupational-skills training, and basic education/GED preparation offered through the department’s program.

The D.C. Department of Employment Services plans, develops, and delivers employment-related services to all segments of the Washington, D.C. community. Eligible residents interested in the District’s Out-of-School Program should contact the Department of Employment Services, Office of Youth Programs, at 202.698.5242 or visit 625 H Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002.