Recognizing that practical work experience is a critical catalyst for securing competitive roles in high-demand fields, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) College Fellowship Program (CFP) is the inaugural initiative from the Department of Employment Services, designed for recent college graduates who are residents of the District of Columbia. This program, starting on January 22, 2025, offers short-term positions aimed at gaining practical, hands-on experience aligned with participants’ career goals or fields of study. Operating as a cohort, the CFP provides 25-30 hours of work per week, blending part-time employment at $25.00 per hour with on-the-job training, mentorship, continuous professional development, and community service projects.