What is the DOES Youth Apprenticeship Program:

The Department of Employment Services (DOES) Youth Apprenticeship Program is a state-of-the-art educational program that provides qualified District of Columbia Public and District of Columbia Charter graduating senior students the opportunity to begin learning an apprenticeship occupation, combining on-the-job learning with related academic and technical classroom education.

What are traditional and non-traditional apprenticeships?

Traditional apprenticeship careers are construction, electricians, glaziers, and welding. Non-
traditional apprenticeship professions are careers such as information technology, hospitality, health care,  and green energy jobs. Additional information regarding traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship employment opportunities can be found via the DOL Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeship.gov/aprenticeship-occupations. 

View the Youth and Parent Handbook

View the Youth and Parent Handbook

How do I become a youth apprentice?

What are the benefits of becoming a youth apprentice?

What is the hiring process for a youth apprentice?

How long is the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

Will I get paid during the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

What are the requirements of a Youth Apprenticeship Program participant?

Can I apply for the Youth Apprenticeship Program if I'm homeschooled?

If I apply and am accepted in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, does that mean I'm guaranteed a job?

Will my high school schedule change if I get accepted into the apprenticeship program?

Can youth apprenticeship participants still participate in extracurricular activities?

How do I become a youth apprentice?

What are the benefits of becoming a youth apprentice?

What is the hiring process for a youth apprentice?

How long is the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

Will I get paid during the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

What are the requirements of a Youth Apprenticeship Program participant?

Can I apply for the Youth Apprenticeship Program if I'm homeschooled?

If I apply and am accepted in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, does that mean I'm guaranteed a job?

Will my high school schedule change if I get accepted into the apprenticeship program?

Can youth apprenticeship participants still participate in extracurricular activities?

How do I become a youth apprentice?

What are the benefits of becoming a youth apprentice?

What is the hiring process for a youth apprentice?

How long is the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

Will I get paid during the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

What are the requirements of a Youth Apprenticeship Program participant?

Can I apply for the Youth Apprenticeship Program if I'm homeschooled?

If I apply and am accepted in the Youth Apprenticeship Program, does that mean I'm guaranteed a job?

Will my high school schedule change if I get accepted into the apprenticeship program?

Can youth apprenticeship participants still participate in extracurricular activities?

Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993


TTY: (202) 698-4817

Email: does@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993


TTY: (202) 698-4817

Email: does@dc.gov