Americorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

• AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based, residential service program for young adults who want to give back to communities in need at different locations across the country.
• For 10 months, teams work on 4-7 projects, such as engaging youth; building and rehabilitating homes for families in need; cleaning up parks, streams, trails, and shorelines; and helping communities recover from disasters.
• For more information download this pdf flyer and fill out the interest form to stay in the loop as to when you should apply.

City Year, AmeriCorps

City Year, AmeriCorps, members help students connect with their school community and engage in their learning. Learn more and apply here: https://www.cityyear.org/

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Ballou S.T.A.Y.

Ballou S.T.A.Y. offers vocational classes in barbering, cosmetology, and child development designed to lead to industry licensing/credentials. Contact: James Murphy, james.murphy@k12.dc.gov. Visit balloustay.com for more information.

Barbering

Ballou S.T.A.Y. offers a Barbering program designed to provide competency-based knowledge, theory and hands-on fundamentals associated with the barber industry. See more here:  https://www.balloustay.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1179108&type=d&pREC_ID=1416961

Carlos Rosario

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School is a charter school for adults that is committed to delivering high quality education to DC's immigrant communities. It offers career training programs in construction, education, healthcare, culinary arts, technology, and more. Contact: Patricia Gestro, pgestro@carlosrosario.org

Early Childhood Education/Child Development Associate (CDA)

The Child Development Associate (CDA) is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education. The CDA, which takes about 3-6 months to complete, is a mark of distinction that shows teacher understanding of how to apply essential competency standards to early childhood education classroom practice.

Ballou S.T.A.Y.

Centro Nia

Montgomery College

Cosmetology

Ballou S.T.A.Y.

The Ballou S.T.A.Y. Cosmetology program is a part-time program designed to teach and prepare adult students for the state board exam. It is required in order to obtain licensing in the District of Columbia. See more information here:  https://www.balloustay.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1179108&type=d&pREC_ID=1416949

Nail Technician License Preparation

Montgomery College offers a nail technician training program that provides 250-hours of instruction in preparation for licensure from the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists.

Culinary Arts Program, Prince George's Community College

DC Office of Apprenticeship Information and Training

DC Fire and EMS Cadet Program

• The DC Fire and EMS Cadet Program is a one-year program that provides DC residents between the ages of 18 and 21 years old the opportunity to become members of the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS).
• During the program, Cadets attain their National Registry EMT, Firefighter I and II, and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certificates. The Cadets participate in a departmental rotation, where they are exposed and acclimated to all aspects of DCFEMS.
• Applications usually open in April and close in early June. Apply here.
• Recruiting phone number: 202.673.3330
  Email: recruitment.FEMS@dc.gov
  Richard Peterson, Captain, Recruiting, richard.peterson@dc.gov
• As of March 2022, there is no city-wide program for students under the age of 18. (Eastern HS has a program.) Interested in a career with DC Fire & EMS? Submit a job interest card.

Dudley Beauty College

Electrician Apprenticeship Program (IBEW)

• We offer on-the-job training and classroom education for people interested in a career in the Union Electrical Construction industry.
• Our jobs include great pay and benefits including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and retirement plans.
• This five-year program covers electrical theory; safety; code and regulations; materials and industry practices; conduit bending; and an array of advanced technical courses. Books and online classes are provided free of charge, and there is no tuition.
• You can graduate as a Journeyman Wireman in the IBEW earning over $140,000 a year (wages and benefits) – with no student loan debts to repay!
• For a video of a “typical day” for an electrical apprentice, including footage of Washington, DC apprentices, go to bing.com and search on “NJATC - A Day in the Life.”
• William “Bill” Murphy, Assistant Director, bmurphy@jatc26.org

Fortis College

Information Technology Education/Job Training

Per Scholas provides tuition-free IT technology training courses. Visit perscholas.org.

LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) Career Academy PCS offers GED classes, IT and medical assistant training programs, and college courses for DC residents ages 16-24. See more information and apply here: https://laycca.org/

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

The Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority’s Skilled Trades Apprentice Program helps you build your career while working at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. MWAA Apprenticeships are offered in the following occupations: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing-Pipefitting, Structural Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, and Locksmithing. See more information and apply here: https://www.mwaa.com/careers/skilled-trades-apprenticeship-program

Metropolitan Police Department Cadet Corps

• The Metropolitan Police Department Cadet Corps Program allows young people with different backgrounds to attend college and begin their career path to become police officers. We are building a “Legion of Leaders.”
• We are currently hiring part-time and full-time cadets. Part-time cadets earn $16.91 hourly and work up to twelve hours a week, and upon graduation, transition to become full-time cadets. Full-time cadets earn a salary of $35,637 and earn up to 60 tuition-free college credits at UDC.
• Upon completing the program, cadets can pursue a career in law enforcement; however, there is no obligation to become a police officer.
• Contacts:  Captain Johnathan Branch: Johnathan.branch@dc.gov and Sergeant Mary Norman: mary.norman@dc.gov

Montgomery College, Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Montgomery College provides a wide range of noncredit and credit courses to prepare students to enter the workforce and/or to sit for industry credential examinations. Fields of study include construction, automotive technology, early childhood education, information technology, and much more. Visit their website: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/workforce-development-continuing-education/index.html

Plumbers Local 5 Apprenticeship Program

• For information about the apprenticeship program, application process, and an FAQ, visit our website.
• Plumbers Local 5 began a structured apprentice training program in 1940, but our union has been around for more than 130 years. We give apprentice plumbers an opportunity to earn while they learn, while building and maintaining the facilities where DC, Maryland, and Virginia residents work, play, learn, and heal.
• Apprentices start at $20.66 per hour, work 32 hours per week, and attend class for one 8-hour day per week while earning medical and retirement benefits. Graduates make a minimum of $45.92 per hour, or over $95,500 per year plus those benefits.
• As a generation of plumbers retire, we need new plumbers to fill those jobs. We do much more than repair toilets or clean drains. We build hospitals, embassies, K-12 schools, colleges, labs, tech sites, stadiums, and government facilities. Come join us as We Protect the Health of our Nation!”
• Chris Biondi, Training Director  cbiondi@plumbersualocal5training.com, 301.552.3505

UPO Workforce Training

UPO Workforce Training provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to explore options in the construction trade industry.

• Professional Building Maintenance (PBM)
• Electrical Technician
• Broadband Telecommunications
• Plumbing Technician

Williamson College of the Trades, Media, PA