DSLBD: DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program - EMAIL LIST

Are you a DC resident age 18-24 interested in starting a business in the District?

Join our email list to receive updates about the 2026 DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program (DCYEP), including application announcements, eligibility requirements, key program dates and deadlines.

DCYEP is a six-week paid summer intensive designed to provide District youth ages 18-24 with the tools, mentorship, and real-world work experience needed to launch and grow a business. DCYEP equips participants with entrepreneurship and early career readiness skills. Participants are required to attend all business development training sessions during the program (June-August) and participate in a culminating pitch competition to receive up to $2,500 in funding to launch or scale their business ventures.

This program is managed by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) as part of the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) funded in partnership by the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES). To learn more, visit: dslbd.dc.gov/DCYEP

**Disclaimer: Registering for this listing will add you to the DCYEP email list for information purposes ONLY! This registration does not constitute an application or guarantee acceptance into the DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program. For questions or additional information, please email [email protected].

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