Dear Ward 8 Residents,

As we end this year's commencement season, I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to the graduating classes of 2022. Our scholars deserve to enjoy this momentous occasion of either moving up in their academic careers or into their professional paths.

The future is exciting. I will remind our graduates to take joy in the opportunities before them and use their God-given talents to make the world a better place. There is a saying from Confucius, a Chinese philosopher in the 6th century BCE that said "The man who says he can, and the man who says he can't are both correct." So decide the way you will take on new challenges. If you believe you "can't," you will fail; if you believe you "can," you will succeed.

This community has raised some very bold, resilient and brilliant scholars. I encourage us to stand together as a village and support our scholars in their future endeavors. Congratulations once again to the graduation classes of 2022. Go on and be unstoppable.

Respectfully,

Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.
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Councilmember White Speaks To
Ballou Senior High School's Graduating Class of 2022
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Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) and At-Large, Councilmember Elissa Silverman, the D.C. Department of Employment Services, ANC6D, the SWBID, the Capitol Riverfront BID, The Wharf and The Yards, invite residents to participate in a job fair on June 28, 2022, at Arena Stage from 10 AM to 1 PM.

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There is a growing demand for qualified workers to fill critical vacancies. Employers are looking for job-ready candidates that can meet the minimum requirements, such as:
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* Must have at least a high school diploma or GED
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* Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening, if required by an employer

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** Meetings & Hearings schedule
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Hearing Schedule from June 19 - July 2, 2022
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Councilmember Trayon White joins Ballou High School Seniors for their commencement ceremony.
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Councilmember Trayon White gave a congratulatory fist bump and hand shake to all the graduating seniors of Frank W. Ballou High School as they walked across the stage at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. Congratulations to the Class of 2022.

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