Employment is just one way the agency is working to reach out to diverse communities and people.
Similarly, the District also offers a number of different opportunities to high school and college students through internships. Contracting and Procurement also offer opportunities to reach many of the talented individuals and companies from many different communities. Through the Office of Equity in Contracting the District offers extensive outreach and support to historically underutilized businesses and works to ensure that the agency's supplier base equitably reflects the community it serves. Specialized Minority Outreach efforts include programs targeting the Hispanic and African-American communities.