did you know...
FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE DISTRICT RESIDENT!
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The Department of Employment Services works with Eligible Training providers to offer Individual Training Accounts (“ITA”) to eligible Adults and Dislocated Workers in need of occupational skills training, as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”).
For additional information on joining any one of the ITA training classes please call the number listed or to register for the next virtual training orientation with the American Jobs Center visit the link below
202.724.7000
and/or visit
https://does.dc.gov/page/get-know-your-american-job-center-orientation
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*The American Job Center operation is funded 100% by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an Adult WIOA ($4,211,055), Dislocated Worker WIOA ($10,070,193), and Wagner Peyser ( $1,931,319) award totaling $16,212,567*
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For more information see contact informat at the bottom of the screen
Current ITA training offerings include:
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A+ Computer Repair Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC/DC)
Offers training programs for A+ Computer Repair certification. The training courses require a minimum Seventh Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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A+ Computer Training Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW)
Offers training programs for A+ Training certification. The training courses require a minimum Tenth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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AWS Cloud Practitioner Urban Ed, Inc.
Offers training programs for AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. The training courses require a minimum Ninth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores
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Offers training programs for BOS w/MOS certification. The training courses require a minimum Eighth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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CDL TRAINING- 1ST CDL Training Center of NOVA
Offers training programs for both Class A and Class B CDL licenses. The training courses require a minimum Sixth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Cisco Certified Networking Associate(CCNA) Urban Ed, Inc.
Offers training programs for CCNA Certification. The training courses require a minimum Ninth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Electronic Medical Records Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW)
Offers training programs for Electronic Medical Records certification. The training courses require a minimum Tenth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Governance, Risks & Compliance (GRCP) Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW)
Offers training programs for GRCP certification. The training courses require a minimum Tenth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Green Building Practices Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW)
Offers training programs for Green Building Practices certification. The training courses require a minimum Tenth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Green Infrastructure Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW)
Offers training programs for Green Infrastructure certification. The training courses require a minimum Tenth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Home Health Aide Constituent Services Worldwide (CSW)
Offers training programs for Home Health Aide Diploma. The training courses require a minimum Tenth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Home Health Aide Opportunities Industrialization Center(OIC/DC)
Offers training programs for Home Health Aide License. The training courses require a minimum Eighth Grade CASAS Reading & Seventh Grade Math Exam scores.
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IT Essentials (A+) Urban Ed, Inc.
Offers training programs for IT Essentials. The training courses require a minimum Ninth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Network + Urban Ed, Inc.
Offers training programs for Network + certification. The training courses require a minimum Ninth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Security + Urban Ed, Inc.
Offers training programs for Security + certification. The training courses require a minimum Ninth Grade CASAS Reading & Math Exam scores.
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Additional Free Certifications
(not DOES related)
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A Beginners Guide to Microsoft Excel 2016 Certification Microsoft Excel 2016 Courses | Alison.com
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Free COVID-19 Training and Resources | ServSafe.com
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ServSafe Operating Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions | ServSafe.com
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ServSafe Conflict De-escalation: COVID-19 Precautions | ServSafe.com
Get resources and stay informed of the latest updates from the National Restaurant Association and other authoritative sources including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The free downloadable resources provide guidance to operators and restaurant workers on the coronavirus pandemic, which include:​
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Coronavirus: What You Can Do Fact Sheet (English and Spanish)
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Preparing for Coronavirus: Steps for Foodservice and Restaurant Readiness On-Demand Webinar
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Handwashing video, poster and infographic
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Cleaning and sanitizing poster
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Effects of COVID-19 on restaurants, hospitality, and foodservice FAQs
Visit www.restaurant.org/COVID19 for these free resources.
College & Career resources
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College Matching Tool | bigfuture.collegeboard.org
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Career Matching Tool | princetonreview.com | bigfuture.collegeboard.org
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College Planner | myfuture.com
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Career Planning Tool | careerfitter.com | insights.dice.com
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Virtual classes for students and virtual work for staff | ByteBack.org
