JumpStart

A SchoolTalk JumpStart participant inventories program tablets as part of their summer work experience.

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!

Logo - JumpStartJumpStart 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.

JumpStart Application:

The JumpStart 2025 application closed on March 22, 2025. Check back soon for updates on JumpStart 2026.

Questions?

Email [email protected].