Adult Directory 2013

DOES Office of Youth Programs - 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019
(202) 698-3991, (202) 741-5871
Thenne Freeman, Director of Youth Programs
Employment and training for youth (14-21 yrs). Programs provide youth with valuable
skills training and a supplemental income. Need birth certificate, social security card and
proof of DC residence and income.
Summer Employment for DC Youth - 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE 20019
(202) 698-3991, (202) 741-5871
Thenne Freeman, Program Director
DC youth (14-21yrs). The time frame to apply for youth summer employment is January
24 - February 15 th , 2014. Youth must register online and must have an exclusive email
address (email address cannot be shared with someone else). Applicants undergo 2
personal screenings before being awarded a summer job. First, the completed application
is screened by DOES for placement suitability. Second, the application is forwarded to
the respective employer who again screens the youth for aptness with that organization.
Summer jobs are not guarantee.
Out of School Program - (202) 698-3991, (202) 741-5871
Thenne Freeman, Director
Youth (16-21) who are out of school and need assistance obtaining and securing a
marketable skill. Offers employability workshop, GED preparation, vocational skills
training. Participants gain entry level employment in construction trades, hospitality,
emergency medical. Starting salary $7.25 to $11 per hour depending on trade.
In School Program -Youth (14–18) in grades 9 through 12. Academic enrichment,
work-readiness, leadership development and life skills training to improve student’s
capacity to transition from high school to independence.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - 4058 Minnesota
Avenue, NE 20019 (202) 698-5700, Fax (202) 698-5646
Margaret Wright, Director
55 years + part-time employment and/or on-the-job training for clerical and home health
aides and work site manager. Employment hours limited to 20 hours per week.
Mon-Fri 8:45am to 4:45pm.
Transitional Employment Program (Project Empowerment) - 4058 Minnesota
Avenue, NE 20019 (202) 698-5797
Charles Jones, Program Manager
DC residents (22 -54 yrs) 3-week readiness job training and subsidized job placement for
up to six months. Eligibility: DC resident, not receiving any other income benefits (i.e.
TANF, SSI, SSDI unemployment), valid government ID, and Social Security Card. Must
pre-register to enroll. Applicants register at any DOES American Job Center. Mon-Fri
8:30am to 5pm.
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