Summer Youth Employment Program

Collage of three images: Busy July captures SYEP students gathered outside talking to officers near a building; group gardening; and a cheerful group posing in front of a brick entrance, all wearing blue shirts. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

A Busy July for SYEP Students

July was a busy month for the WC Smith Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants, with three out-of-the-office activities for the students.  The field trips kicked off with a visit to Howard University. The students had a campus tour, and learned about the academic, extracurricular and social activities that Howard has to offer. Visiting local […]

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A group of young people wearing matching t-shirts stands on stage in front of a "Summer Youth 2022" sign, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Summer Youth Employment Program. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

WC Smith’s Summer Youth Employment Program Kicks Off 30th Anniversary

WC Smith kicked off the 30th Anniversary of its Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) July 6, with an Opening Ceremony featuring DC Councilmember Vincent Gray, WPGC 95.5 on-air personality DJ Akademics and DC-based musical producer Dennis Turner, who has performed with various artists, including rapper and DC native Oddisee and comedian Dave Chappelle. SYEP offers

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Group of young participants of the SW Smith Employment Youth Program 2019 stand on stage posing in front of a large logo on a screen, wearing matching shirts, dreaming of one day leasing their own DC apartments. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

DC Political, Legal and Music Leaders Help Kick Off 27th Summer Youth Employment Program

Prominent guests from Washington’s political, music and legal worlds were on hand as WC Smith kicked off the 27th Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at THEARC on June 24. Ward 7 Council Member Vincent Gray, DJ Akademiks from WPGC and Tiffany Wright, managing associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, gave keynote remarks, sharing lessons and

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Group of young participants of the SW Smith Employment Youth Program 2019 stand on stage posing in front of a large logo on a screen, wearing matching shirts, dreaming of one day leasing their own DC apartments. | DC Apartments by WC Smith

Summer Youth Employment Program Kicks Off 27th Year

Prominent guests from Washington’s political, music and legal worlds were on hand as WC Smith kicked off the 27th Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at THEARC on June 24. Ward 7 Council Member Vincent Gray, DJ Akademiks from WPGC and Tiffany Wright, managing associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, gave keynote remarks, sharing lessons and

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WC Smith 50th Anniversary SYEP

Celebrating the WC Smith Summer Youth Employment Program

At William C Smith, we have a passion for building quality communities. Whether we are developing the newest apartment building, managing our current portfolio, or supporting the local communities through outreach, we are constantly striving to make the District of Columbia a better place to live. Our Summer Youth Employment Program is one of the

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