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Workforce Development Initiative

Need help developing a career or finding a job?

The Workforce Development Initiative (WDI), housed at the EnVision Center, provides DC residents with employment opportunities, occupational training to earn credentials in in-demand industries, and job readiness skills.  

GET STARTED

Submit a completed WDI Intake Form and take the first step toward achieving your professional goals!

BENEFITS & SERVICES

Below is what participants may expect when participating in WDI:

Occupational Education & Training

Participants have the opportunity to earn a certification or license in the following:

First Aid/CPR/AED

Food Handling

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Sherwin Williams® Commercial Painting

Participants may enroll in additional courses from the University of the District of Columbia – Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning (UDC-WDLL) at the EnVision Center*

* Course availability may vary

Digital & Financial Literacy Education & Training

Professional Development

  • Job interview guidance, practice, and support
  • Resume writing guidance 

Access to Hiring Events & Career/Job Fairs

Guidance & Support from Program Experts

DCHA’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Training Program (ATP)

As a part of WDI, ATP creates opportunities for DCHA Housing Choice Voucher Participants and Public Housing Residents to develop skills to work in the property maintenance industry.

To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit the ATP page.

Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended by Section 915 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. The acts “ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, to the greatest extent feasible, and consistent with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations, be directed toward low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons.”

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a resident of Washington DC

Must be 18 years old or older

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Ready to take part in WDI? Complete a WDI Intake Form to get started. Please be advised that completing this form will take about 10 minutes.

Click here to begin a WDI Intake Form

Please allow up to 7 business days for a reply. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office of Resident Services

Email: orsprograms@dchousing.org

Participants already registered for WDI can direct any questions to their assigned Case Manager or Job Developer.

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