Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
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DOES at DC Superior Court - 500 Indiana Ave, NW Room 120-B 20001<br />
(202) 879-0456<br />
Oscar Griggs, Program Manager<br />
(18 yrs +) Registration site for more comprehensive services available at DOES One-<br />
Stop Centers (see intro to this chapter for center locations). Job counseling, skills<br />
assessment and referrals for DC residents (not a job bank). Mon, Wed and Thurs<br />
8:30am to 5pm<br />
DOES Office of Youth Programs - 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019<br />
(202) 698-3991, (202) 741-5871<br />
Thenne Freeman, Director of Youth Programs<br />
Employment and training for youth (14-21 yrs). Programs provide youth with valuable<br />
skills training and a supplemental income. Need: birth certificate, social security card<br />
and proof of DC residence and income.<br />
Summer Employment for DC Youth - 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019<br />
(202) 698-3991, (202) 741-5871<br />
Thenne Freeman, Program Director<br />
DC youth (14-21yrs) do not enjoy the guarantee of a summer job. The time frame to<br />
apply for youth summer employment is January 24 - February 15 th , 2014. Youth must<br />
register online and must have an exclusive email address (email address cannot be<br />
shared with someone else). Applicants undergo 2 personal screenings before being<br />
awarded a summer job. First, the completed application is screened by DOES for<br />
placement suitability. Second, the application is forwarded to the respective employer<br />
who again screens the youth for aptness with that organization.<br />
Out of School Program - 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019<br />
(202) 698-3991, (202) 741-5871<br />
Thenne Freeman, Director<br />
Youth (16-21) who are out of school and need assistance obtaining and securing a<br />
marketable skill. Offers employability workshop, GED preparation, vocational skills<br />
training. Participants gain entry level employment in construction trades, hospitality,<br />
emergency medical. Starting salary $7.25 to $11 per hour depending trade.<br />
In School Program - Youth (14–18) in grades 9 through 12. Academic enrichment,<br />
work-readiness, leadership development and life skills training to improve student’s<br />
capacity to transition from high school to independence.<br />
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - 4058 Minnesota<br />
Avenue, NE 20019 (202) 698-5700, Fax (202) 698-5646<br />
Margaret Wright, Director<br />
55 years + part-time employment and/or on-the-job training for clerical and home<br />
health aides and work site manager. Employment hours limited to 20 hours per week.<br />
Mon-Fri 8:45am to 4:45pm<br />
Transitional Employment Program (Project Empowerment) - 4058 Minnesota<br />
Avenue, NE 20019 (202) 698-5797<br />
Charles Jones, Program Manager<br />
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