The Program
The In-School Youth Leadership program is an experiential hands-on and practical program for District of Columbia Residents between the ages of 16 to 21 who are enrolled in District of Columbia high school or a Post-Secondary Educational Institution such as a college or university.
This program is intended to
- Support academic retention and success
- Provide additional out of school resources for youth in this current moment
- Prepare the high school students for an informed transition to post-secondary education and or employment
- Prepare the college students intentionally for eventual employment
Participating students will work with high-performing professionals throughout the District Government. The program will expose students to experiential, hands-on, and practical project-based tasks, coaching, mentoring, workshops, and other professional development activities, including leadership development presentations from Certified Management Program (CPM) Alumni, Capital City Fellows (CCF) Alumni, and District Leadership Program (DLP) Alumni.
Eligibility
- Currently Enrolled in High School, or College
- District of Columbia Residents 16 to 21-year-olds
- District of Columbia Public or Public Charter School
- Juniors or Seniors with a cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher
- Good attendance (no truancies)
Requirements
- Commit to 6 - 10 hours per week for high school students
- Commit to 15 hours for college students
- Participate actively in the program from March 2023 – June 2023 (to be transitioned into MBSYEP)
Compensation/Incentives
- Students will receive a stipend from DOES
- Students may earn Academic credit based on successful completion of Internship projects and positive Performance Evaluation
- Students will be connected to MBSYEP
- During school closures, students will participate in virtual presentations from DCHR Facilitators and other guest speakers
- Students will be expected to engage one hour every other week with a strategically matched mentor to be selected by DCHR
Application Process
For college applicants, a well-written Word document essay of 1000 to 1200 words. Use the Microsoft office word counter. You must enter your name and school on the word document. In the essay, you are expected to answer the following questions:
- How will this internship prepare you for your future career goals?
- During your experiences while attending college, give an example when you demonstrated that you have leadership ability and skill?
- What will you bring to the table that will have the biggest impact during your internship?
- How will you prioritize your personal obligations, academic commitments, and extracurricular activities during this internship?
For high school applicants, a well-written Word document essay of at least 500 words. Use the Microsoft office word counter. You must enter your name and school on the word document. In the essay, you are expected to answer the following questions:
- Why are you applying and what do you hope to get out of this Internship program?
- What would you say are the best skills to have in order to be successful as an intern?
- How will you prioritize your personal obligations, academic commitments, and extracurricular activities during this internship?
- What are you looking for in both a supervisor and a mentor?
For applicants to be accepted and reviewed, you must collect and attach all the following documents and information. There will be no exceptions.
- Letter from school official
- Letter from parent/guardian
- Resume
- Essays
Online Application
Applications are due on March 20, 2023