"Recognizing that practical work experience is a critical catalyst for securing competitive roles in high-demand fields, the Department of Employment Services (DOES), College Fellowship Program (CFP) is designed for recent college graduates who are residents of the District of Columbia. This program offers short-term positions aimed at gaining practical, hands-on experience aligned with participants’ career goals or fields of study. Operating as a cohort, the CFP provides 25-30 hours of work per week, blending part-time employment at $25.00 per hour with on-the-job training, mentorship, continuous professional development, and community service projects."

2026 applications are scheduled to open February 2.