#DidYouKnow the first registered apprenticeship system began in Wisconsin in 1911? Since then, CityWorks DC and intermediaries across the US have connected young people with registered apprenticeships, providing necessary skills training for in-demand careers. #LaborHistoryMonth

CityWorks DC VP Lateefah Durant will speak at PPI & The 74 Webinar celebrating Youth Apprenticeship Week! RSVP for 'Scaling Success Across the U.S.' on May 8 at 2PM to hear from Lateefah and representatives from Jobs for the Future (JFF), Colorado, and Wisconsin: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Many thanks to the Greater Washington Partnership for hosting CityWorks DC's Jennie Niles on their recent panel and for the kind words about our work! With our employer partners, we proudly provide pathways to economic mobility for young people across DC. Read more: bit.ly/3JtY7YF

Join CityWorks DC and U.S. Department of Labor for a Youth Apprenticeship Week Kick Off on May 6th from 1pm-3pm! Don't miss this chance to connect with local and national leaders on the importance of youth apprenticeships. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/youth-appren…

“Staff at ASU Local not only help me to stay accountable with my schoolwork and create a community for students, they also help identify resources to solve life problems. They are with you on so many different levels.” -Isaac, ASU Local DC
Learn more: cityworksdc.org/asu

In Erin Ward Bibo's new blog, she shares why and how CityWorks DC and Federal City Council have built industry-led Next Gen sector partnerships, and what it means for enhancing economic opportunities in our District. Hear from the VP of Strategic Initiatives: cityworksdc.org/in-the-news/pa…

Finding great employer partners is essential for successful education and workforce training. We're thrilled with the planning and preparation Amazon & U.S. Department of Labor employees are putting into making next year’s apprenticeship great for students. Read more: us19.campaign-archive.com/?e=24610cfb81&…

This Friday at 2PM, join Hire Local DC for a virtual briefing on career pathway priorities in the proposed FY25 budget with Michelle Yan, Clara Botstein and Monica Dodge of DC Deputy Mayor for Education. Register and learn more about our speakers here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

CityWorks is delighted to see increased investments in work-based learning in the Mayor Muriel Bowser FY25 proposed budget. We are particularly excited to see the investments in work-based education and training across the District. Read more: mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-…

Yesterday, the ASU Local DC program students had the opportunity to showcase their final presentations to a panel of judges. Each cohort has a distinct focus on career development and readiness skills in their intended field of work. CityWorks DC is proud to support ASU Local DC!

CityWorks DC's Erin Ward Bibo testified in support of education and employment programs before the Committee of the Whole. As a parent and professional, she expressed her support for early professional development opportunities. Read her full testimony at cityworksdc.org/in-the-news/ap…

Our recent Partnership Conversation Series: Future of Talent panel highlighted innovative approaches to building #apprenticeship programs, including recruitment and marketing strategies for diverse talent pools, role selection insights and the pivotal role of intermediaries in

Don't miss Shawnee: Shawnee CityWorks DC sparknc Esposure & Kim Mahan in an hour in Harbor G, Level 2 to learn about successful models and initiatives that bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world IT demands. #ASUGSVSummit

We're proud to support this initiative to connect young people with professional opportunities from Gov. Wes Moore administration. We look forward to seeing how regional collaborations like this one to young people can skyrocket our local economy. The New York Times nytimes.com/2024/04/04/opi…

Our friends are hiring! 💼 Join the Washington DC Office of Education Through Employment Pathways is hiring for an IT Systems Lead. Shape the future of education, workforce, and social services data systems. Learn more: careers.dc.gov/psc/erecruit/E…

CityWorks DC is thrilled by @mayor_bowser's announcement of the High-Impact Tutoring initiative and District’s Advanced Technical Center as part of her FY25 Budget. These initiatives will help reshape career development opportunities for young people in DC.

“Even though I am in the last year of my apprenticeship, this is only the beginning.” ADSCriticalInfra and CareerWise DC apprentice Kevin Diaz spoke at the Apprenticeships For America conference about what he’s learned over the course of his apprenticeship: cityworksdc.org/in-the-news/ke…

Career coaching is critical to our work - it’s why our team is so focused! We meet regularly to discuss how CityWorks DC programs are serving participants to ensure their greatest professional success.
#CareerCoaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamFocus #CityWorksDC

Happy #StudentEmploymentWeek ! CityWorks DC is proud to support students in apprenticeships across the District, preparing them for indemand, well-paid roles that are invaluable to our city.

✨ CityWorks DC apprentice Kevin Diaz recently spoke at the Apprenticeships for America conference! You can read his full remarks about his #youthapprenticeship journey at the link below!

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