DCPS Career Direct Hub

This tool allows you to search Career Direct Post-Secondary Opportunities (Career Education, Apprenticeship, Military and Direct Employment). Define your search by selecting a pathway, industry, and opportunity types and click “search.” You may select multiple options from each category.

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Information Control Specialists (Enlisted)
Security and Protective Services
Plumbing
Pharmacy Technician Certification Course
Office Administration
Hotel and Lodging
Electrical, Pre-Apprenticeship
Culinary Arts
Cement Masonry, Pre-Apprenticeship
Carpentry, Pre-Apprenticeship

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Administrative Professional Track

Microsoft Office Specialist, Word Manage office tasks like a boss. Our Microsoft Office Specialist, Word course is a deep dive into everything Word can do in a work environment. You’ll learn to create, manage, and format documents. After this class, you’ll be prepared to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist, Word certification exam. This is a 6-week (80 hour) course, usually taught in 3-hour classes, 5 days a week Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel Get ready to use Excel on the job. Our Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel course helps students master one of the most commonly used professional programs. Throughout the class, students will observe, learn, and practice key Excel skills in preparation to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel exam. This is a 7-week (105 hour) course, usually taught in 3-hour classes, 5 days a week

AWS Cloud Practitioner

The UDC Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) provides District of Columbia residents with FREE job skills training that enables them to pursue employment opportunities. WDLL focuses on industries that provide the highest number of employment opportunities within the District and in the metropolitan area. Classes are offered in-person, virtual, or hybrid depending on the course and the semester. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals with no prior IT or cloud experience switching to a cloud career or for line-of-business employees looking for foundational cloud literacy.