JumpStart
SchoolTalk’s JumpStart is a summer youth employment program for D.C. youth designed to provide individualized supports and skill-building opportunities to successfully complete and learn from their Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) worksite placement experience.
Read our JumpStart FAQs for Youth and Families!
JumpStart Program Eligibility:
- Completed MBSYEP application by March 6, 2025;
- Have an IEP or 504 AND are RSA Pre-ETS eligible by March 22, 2025;
- Completed a JumpStart application by March 22, 2025;
- Be on the IEP certificate track;
- Enrolled in high school through June 2025; AND
- Benefit from and interested in MBSYEP preparation and support.
Apply Today!
We are now accepting applications for summer 2025. Applications must be completed and submitted by March 22, 2025. Space is limited.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Learn more about JumpStart from SchoolTalk staff. Meet with your school’s RSA counselor to see how you can become eligible for RSA Pre-ETS. Submit your MBSYEP certification documents to DOES staff. Information sessions are in person at the DC Department on Disability Services at 250 E Street, SW. Light refreshments provided. Bring your MBSYEP certification documents!
- February 21, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- February 24, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Information Session Registration
Questions?
Email [email protected].