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D.C.'s annual signup for summer jobs attracted thousands of interested youths on Friday, and the 29-hour registration marathon will continue into Saturday.
The city's summer "rush" for students to submit their applications began at 9 a.m. Friday and lasts until 2 p.m. Saturday.
Staff members at the Office of Youth Programs will accept applications during the 29-hour period at their office at 625 H Street in Northeast Washington.
The program is for youths ages 14 to 21. To qualify, parents or students must submit verification of date of birth, Social Security number and proof of D.C. residency.
"[I'm] just looking for any kind of job," said single mother Ashley Little. "It doesn't matter... something that's going to benefit me and my child."
Twenty-year-old David Okonkwo was hoping to find work to defray the ever-increasing expenses associated with college.
"I'm trying to get some money so I have some pocket money for college," he said.
For Charles Petty, the draw of a summer job is as much about keeping busy as a paycheck.
"So I can stay out of trouble and make money," said Petty.
"Stay out of the house, stay out of trouble," added 14-year-old Jamie Ulmer.
City officials say they've already registered 11,000 young people for summer jobs, and they expect another 3,000 to sign up by the end of the marathon.
The jobs last 10 weeks, starting June 16. Those offered jobs will earn $6.55 an hour and work 20 to 40 hours each week.
Applications for the program can be downloaded HERE.
Read the District's press release.
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