Michael A. Brown
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Interns
This Summer Councilmember Brown sponsored three SYEP interns. Typically, the interns rotate among different staff assignments, however, this year Councilmember Brown developed a more comprehensive program that was headed by Intern Supervisor, Jordan Chisolm.
- The Program provided the interns with informative Professional Development Workshops on Government and the Legislative Branch, Position/Policy Research and Writing, Public Speaking, Job Readiness, Leadership Training, and Higher Education.
- Established a Youth Council and held weekly meetings where participants discussed community events in their respective Wards, as well as national and local issues concerning the District of Columbia.
- Facilitated outings to local and national landmarks such as The White House, The Supreme Court, and the Smithsonian Institution.
- Each SYEP program participant submitted a formal legislative paper in the form of a memorandum to Councilmember Brown. This project allowed program participants to model the work of full-time Council staff, and learn the professionalism necessary to deliver a thorough work product.
- The interns provided background work and logistical assistance for a large Job Fair with over 50 employers and more than 400 participants.
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