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CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (CRESP) GRANT is sponsored by District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES). This grant supports District youth aged 9-13 by offering comprehensive career and educational exploration activities. These include occupational skills training, academic enrichment, life skills development, and work readiness training during the summer.
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Career Ready Early Scholars Program | does Career Ready Early Scholars Program The 2026 Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) What is the Career Ready Early Scholar Program (CRESP)? The Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES).
CRESP provides District scholars ages 9 to 13 with a chance to engage in comprehensive college and career exploration programming. The program provides a diverse and hands-on learning experience during the summer, gaining exposure to various topics such as financial literacy, college readiness, communications, healthcare, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Utility and Construction, entrepreneurship and more.
Through CRESP, we empower scholars to: Earn incentives while developing valuable skills in occupational skills, academic, leadership, and personal enrichment, setting them up for success in their educational pursuits from grade school to higher education and beyond. Helping young scholars discover various college and career pathways and develop essential skills for their future.
Experience learning in various settings throughout the District, including colleges, universities, as well as DC public, private, or charter schools. Though CRESP is a short-term exploration program, our goal is to introduce our scholars to career and college-readiness, workforce and leadership development self-awareness and advocacy.
CRESP will provide programming for eligible District scholars who are: Between the ages of 9 and 13 years old; Nine years of age by September 30, 2026; Enrolled in middle school or elementary school; and A District resident or Ward of the State Summer Programming: Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 All programs operate from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
2026 Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Scholar and Parent Handbook - All Languages 2026 CRESP Eligibility Document Checklist - All Languages CRESP Parent Consent Form To learn more about the 2026 CRESP Vendors, visit Scholars | summerjobs .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations supporting District youth aged 9-13 with career and educational exploration activities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (CRESP) GRANT is funded by District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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