THIS WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 5th @ THEARC [DC] are you pulling up?? 👀
Our entire LetsWorkPRO Network is invited! COME EARLYYYYYYY to access our reserved section.
We're celebrating what's possible when young people are given the opportunity to build, create, and lead.
The 2026 DYRS Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Showcase will be an afternoon packed with innovation, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and community.
For 6 weeks, our FutureFounders have spent the summer turning ideas into real businesses, and they're ready to show you what they've built.
Here's what you'll experience:
• Meet 15 FutureFounders as they pitch their business ideas and showcase their brands.
• Watch an exciting Robotics Demonstration.
• Enjoy Culinary Arts tastings prepared by talented young chefs.
• Connect with employers, educators, mentors, alumni, families, and community leaders.
And because we don't do boring...
Our keynote experience is LaughOverLosing—an interactive comedy improv show that proves resilience, confidence, and creativity can change everything.
Event Schedule
12:00 PM – Networking Mixer
12:30 PM – Welcome, DYRS Insights & SYEP Recognitions
1:00 PM – LaughOverLosing Comedy Improv Experience
Admission
✅ FREE Entry
✅ FREE Parking
🚆 Public transportation is STRONGLY encouraged.
⏰ Please arrive ON TIME so you don't miss the opening celebration.
Before You Arrive
• Everyone is welcome.
• Small bags and clutch purses are permitted.
• Please be prepared to present a valid photo ID upon arrival.
Whether you're a former participant, a LetsWorkPRO member, an employer, mentor, community partner, family member, or simply someone who believes in the next generation, we'd love to see you there.
Come celebrate our youth.
Come make new connections.
Come leave inspired.
See you tomorrow!
CitiLife Development
Empowering the next generation of founders, professionals, and changemakers.