Section 7-501. ELIGIBILITY

 

501.1In order to participate in this year-round employment program a person shall meet all of the following basic eligibility requirements:

 

(a)Be a resident of the District of Columbia;

 

(b)Be age sixteen (16) through twenty-four (24) years of age; or

 

(c)Have completed at least twelve (12) years of education (or its equivalent), or have been separated from a formal educational system for a period of not less than thirty (30) days and have been employed for that same period.

 

501.2Notwithstanding §501.1(c), persons enrolled in federally-funded employment and training programs administered by the Department may be subsequently enrolled in the Out-of-School Year Round Program without an intervening period of unemployment; Provided, that the persons meet all other eligibility requirements of the program.

 

501.3Priority for participation shall be given to eligible District youth who are economically disadvantaged.

 

501.4The Director may require that eligible participants agree to attend a pre-employment orientation and enrichment program before being considered for referral to a youth employment opportunity.