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POLITICSJul 9 · 20:38 UTCWTOP DCTadiwos Abedje

This DC summer program is teeing up the youth for the future

The Summer Youth Employment Program in Washington, D.C., provides 15,000 teens and young adults with summer jobs and educational opportunities. Founded in 1979 by Marion S. Barry, the program combines sports and lessons to teach life skills, with participants like Jeffrey Myers, a recent high school graduate and coach, emphasizing learning from mistakes. Mayor Muriel Bowser highlighted the program's role in fostering future success for Washingtonians.

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