Teaching fellows will be trained at a comprehensive summer institute and provided with an extensive support network, prior to entering the classroom. They are expected to complete coursework toward a teaching certificate or master's degree in education during their two-year commitment. Some financial incentives and stipends will be provided. The DC Department of Employment Services is moving to Ward 7. The new Employment Services' headquarters is slated to be constructed by the year 2004.
Discussions are in place to bring other quality services, including retail stores, to the area.