Summer Employment

Summer Employment

For almost three decades, the D.C. government has provided young people with summer employment opportunities. But last year's program was plagued by budget problems and overwhelming participation. The program returns this week, amid...

For almost three decades, the D.C. government has provided young people with summer employment opportunities. But last year's program was plagued by budget problems and overwhelming participation. The program returns this week, amid questions about whether the city has adequately addressed those issues. We talk with director of the city's program, and explore how summer employment programs are being implemented in our region and around the country.

Guests

Jonathan O'Connell

Reporter, Washington Business Journal

Eshauna Smith

Executive Director, DC Alliance of Youth Advocates

Joseph P. Walsh

Director, Department of Employment Services, District of Columbia

Rhonda Tsoi-A-Fatt

Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Law & Social Policy

Margaret Singleton

Vice President and Executive Director, DC Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Robert Gill

Manager, Youth Employment Services Program (YES), Prince George's County

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