The Department of Employment Services' American Job Centers at DOES headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, and 899 North Capitol St NE will be open Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 am. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed. All classes and trainings at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at DOES.
Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program
2026 MBSYEP Application is Now Open - CLICK HERE TO APPLY
2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program
Program Overview
The Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences through subsidized placements in the private and government sectors. Mayor Bowser signed Mayor’s Order 2015-037 on January 14, 2015, to rename the program the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program in honor of former Mayor and MBSYEP founder Marion Barry.
Through MBSYEP, we strive to provide young people with the opportunity to:
- Earn money and gain meaningful work experience
- Learn and develop the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s world of work
- Gain exposure to various career industries
- Interact with dynamic working professionals in a positive work environment
Though MBSYEP is a short-term employment and training program, our goal is to introduce youth to employers who will positively impact their futures.
Employers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area make this annual program possible by volunteering to serve as Host Employers and providing structured job opportunities for youth during the summer.
U.S. Bank Focus Card Information
2026 Important Documents
- 2026 MBSYEP Eligibility Document Checklist
- 2026 MBSYEP Overview
- 2026 MBSYEP Online Orientation Guide
- 2026 MBSYEP Youth and Parent Information Packet
- MBSYEP Parent Consent Form
- MBSYEP Participant Consent Form
Reports and Evaluations
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Service Contact:
Office of Youth Services
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(202) 698-3492
Contact Fax:
(202) 698-5693
Contact TTY:
TTY
Contact Suite #:
2nd Floor
Office Hours:
9 am to 5 pm