CareerWise DC (CWDC) offers a two- or three-year applied-learning environment for high school students. With a paid apprenticeship, students earn debt-free college credit and nationally-recognized industry certifications through meaningful paid work experience in the IT, financial services, and business operations fields.
Opportunity type
Apprenticeship
Timeline
Two or three years (varies)
Grade level(s)
11th, 12th, Alumni
Paid or unpaid
Paid, hourly rate varies
Hours
First Year: 12-16 hours per week
Second Year: 20-24 hours per week
Third Year: 32+ hours per week
CTE status
N/A (not required)
Setting
In-person, virtual, or hybrid
Resume required
Yes
Interview required
Yes
Transportation available
Upon request
Registration period
Rolling basis (ongoing applications)
Registration link
CWDC Eligibility
To be eligible for CWDC, students must be:
- A DC high school junior, senior, or recently graduated alumnus
- A student who is interested in gaining direct career experience after high school graduation
- A student who is eligible for high school early release
Student Benefits
CWDC participants will…
- Gain paid, real-work experience
- Obtain debt-free college credit
- Earn nationally-recognized industry certification
- Develop transferable workplace skills
- Experience career coaching
- Have access to a direct pipeline to long-term employment in their industry
- Build their resume
Program Requirements
To participate in CWDC, students must:
- Create an online profile via the CareerWise DC website
- Receive DCPS scheduling approval
- Apply online as positions become available
- Complete required onboarding steps dependent on employer specifics (may include background check, interview, etc.)
