Competitive Employment Opportunities (CEO) seeks professionals who want to share their passion for their work with a DCPS high school student. CEO is a manageable commitment for mentors that makes a meaningful impact for students. Apply today!
We Turn Aspirations
Into Internships
DCPS Competitive Employment Opportunities (CEO) Program provides professional development, mentoring, and internship opportunities for students with disabilities.
Pairing
Our students are paired with mentors in their career fields of interest to grow their knowledge of job specific requirements and skills.
Learning
Students engage in instructional experiences and real life applications designed to hone the skills needed to be successful in the workforce.
Growing
Students engage in a series of professional development sessions designed to teach them how to navigate and manage the expectations of post-secondary settings.
“CEO has expanded my learning experience. It has helped me understand the job I want to do, and has given me the confidence that I can actually do it."
‐ Demiko Mays, CEO Alumnus & Former Intern at Hoar Construction
