Tag Archives: Workforce development

Marriott job training program

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Goodwill is teaming up with partners to provide a free hospitality job training program for District of Columbia residents in preparation for the opening of the new downtown Marriott in March 2014.  Online registration began August 29.  In-person registration begins today.  Check the site here for details about information sessions and application requirements.

Information and application sessions are being held at UDC-CC, Backus Campus (5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE):

  • Friday, Sept 13 | 9AM – 6PM
  • Friday, Oct 4 | 9AM – 6PM
  • Friday, Oct 25 | 9AM – 6PM

Other dates and locations:

Goodwill of Greater Washington (2200 South Dakota Avenue, NE)

  • Thursday, Sept 19 | 10AM – 6PM
  • Wednesday, Sept 25 | 10AM – 6PM

Living Faith Baptist Church (601 50th Street, NE)

  • Wednesday, Oct 2 | 9AM – 3PM

PR Harris-UDC-CC Campus (4600 Livingston Road, SE)

  • Friday, Sept 6 | 9AM – 3PM
  • Friday, Sept 27 | 9AM – 3PM
  • Friday, Oct 18 | 9AM – 3PM

Shadd – UDC-CC Campus (5601 East Capital Street, SE)

  • Friday, Sept 20 | 10AM – 3PM
  • Friday, Oct 11 | 10AM – 3PM

UDC-CC Main Campus (4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW)

  • Thursday, Oct 17 | 10AM – 3PM
  • Thursday, Oct 24 | 10AM – 3PM

Potomac Job Corps (#1 District Village Lane, SW)

  • Monday, Sept 9 | 9AM – 3PM
  • Monday, Oct 7 | 9AM – 3PM

New Bethel Baptist Church (1739 9th Street, NW)

  • Monday, Sept 30 | 10AM – 4PM

 

 

 

Fort Totten Square Construction Job Fair March 23, 2013

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FORT TOTTEN SQUARE CONSTRUCTION JOB FAIR
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013
9 AM – 12 PM
CORNER OF RIGGS ROAD AND 3RD STREET NE

Seeking construction workers with specific skills. The anticipated trades that will be at the Job Fair
include:

Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Concrete
Rough Carpentry
Masonry
Roofing / Waterproofing

Participants are encouraged to bring a resume or other documentation of work experience.

Fort Totten Square is a mixed-use project currently under construction at 300 Riggs Road NE. When
completed, Fort Totten Square will include approximately 345 apartments and 130,000 square feet of
retail space, anchored by an urban-format Wal-Mart containing a large grocer and pharmacy.

For more information, please visit www.FortTottenNews.com.

Job fair at Arena Stage March 1

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Inspired by its current production Good People, Arena Stage is teaming up with Ward 6 councilmember Tommy Wells to host a public job fair called “Looking for Good People.”  As of Feb. 15, the site lists 11 prospective employers, with more to come:  DC Water; Gordon Biersch; Walmart; Comcast; CSX Railroad; Entertainment Cruises; Safeway; U.S. Army; WMATA; Department of Employment Services; and Giant Foods. 

In addition, the following organizations will be on hand to offer workforce development services:  Graduate School, USA; Dress for Success; United Planning Organization; Street Sense; Strive D.C.; and Living Classrooms.

Applicants should dress professionally and bring plenty of copies of their resumes.

When:  March 13, 2013, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where:  Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW (near Waterfront metro station on the green line)

For questions, contact Pat Joseph, 202-724-8072, pjoseph@dccouncil.us