The District of Columbia Out-of-School Year-Round Employment Program is authorized by § 2(a)(3) of the Youth Employment Act of 1979.
The purpose of the program is to expand employment opportunities for out-of school youth through the direct subsidization of wages. In addition, participating youth shall be provided with basic and remedial education or related skill training to improve their productivity as workers and enhance their future economic self sufficiency through meaningful career and work opportunities.
The subsidization of wages is intended as an economic incentive for employers to do the following:
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-500