The application for 2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is now open! The deadline is March 6, 2026.

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.

Click here to learn more and access the application.