The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) serves youth who are 18 to 24 years of age. The program is designed to provide District young adults with an opportunity to work and learn necessary skills, work habits, and attitudes to succeed in today’s workplace.

Program Description
The Young Adult Internship Program (YAIP) is a new initiative designed to assist eligible young adults by providing invaluable experiences that can help prepare them for the 21st Century workforce. The Young Adult Internship Program is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) which is administered by the DC Department of Employment Services, Office of Youth Programs.  This employment and training program allows five hundred underserved District youth, ages 18-24, to gain practical work experience at a designated worksite, while earning the District minimum wage.  YAIP provides an array of enrichment experiences.  In addition to on-the-job experience, participants will be scheduled to attend a weekly work readiness workshop scheduled by the Office of Youth Programs. Participants will be attending training classes promoting life-skill development, work readiness skills, financial literacy, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Participants will have a chance to build their resumes, meet adult mentors, and explore careers and organizations.

Compensation Information

Pay Period Dates	Pay Dates
November 8 - November 21	Friday, November 27, 2009
November 22 - December 5	Friday, December 11, 2009
December 6 - December 19	Thursday, December 24, 2009
December 20 - January 2	Friday, January 8, 2010
January 3 - January 16	Friday, January 22, 2010
January 17 - January 30	Friday, February 5, 2010
January 31 - February 13	Friday, February 19, 2010
February 14 - February 27	Friday, March 5, 2010
February 28 - March 13	Friday, March 19, 2010
March 14 - March 27	Friday, April 2, 2010