Expands the age range of the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program to 30 and establishes a cohort for 25- to 30-year-old participants.
The Youth Employment Program Cohort Expansion Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Youth Employment Act of 1979 to extend the age limit of the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program from 24 to 30 years. It also creates a specific cohort within the program to address the needs of 25- to 30-year-old participants. The Department of Employment Services must establish application and programmatic requirements for these older youth, including identifying past work experience, professional interests, and personal goals.
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