(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 13 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by joining the presidents of Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to kick off the new HBCU Public Service Partnership Program.
Announced by Mayor Bowser at this year’s Bloomberg CityLab 2023, the HBCU Public Service Program is a first-of-its-kind opportunity connecting students at local HCBUs with opportunities in District government, providing them with valuable paid work experience following graduation.
At Monday’s event, students will learn more about the HBCU Public Service Program and hear from officials on the benefits of a career in District government ahead of applications opening in February 2024.
When:
Monday, November 13 at 11 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Matthew Frumin, Ward 3
Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education
Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
Dr. Maurice Edington, President, University of the District of Columbia
Dr. Ben Vinson III, President, Howard University
Where:
UDC Student Center
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
*Closest Metro Station: Van Ness-UDC Station*
*Closest Bikeshare Station: Connecticut Ave & Veazey Ter NW*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or Twitter.
Social Media:
Mayor Bowser Twitter: @MayorBowser
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Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/eomvideos