Free Job Training at UPO's Workforce Institute

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Steady, reliable work is the key to having money in your pocket, food on the table, and a roof over your head.

If you’re ready to get to work and aren’t afraid of learning something new, UPO’s Workforce Institute offers training for some of DC’s most in-demand vocational careers. We also help you search for jobs, nail your interview, and find and keep the job that’s right for you. And we provide each and every student with one-on-one case management services to keep you focused, moving forward, and ready for better days ahead.

We offer a variety of hands-on job training programs taught by industry professionals to help you earn national certifications and get the tools and knowledge needed to become a productive member of the workforce:

Training programs include:

  • Building Maintenance Professional

  • Electrical Technician

  • Commercial Driver

  • Emergency Medical Technician

  • Culinary Arts Professional

  • Hospitality and Tourism Industry Service Worker

  • Electrical Installation Professional (Telecom)

  • IT Help Desk and Application Support Specialist

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Program

To learn more or enroll in an upcoming training session, please call 202-231-7933 or email wfitraining@upo.org

ANACOSTIA COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
1649 Good Hope Road SE Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-610-5900
Youth Services Office: 202-610-0466

RALPH WALDO “PETEY” GREENE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
2907 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-562-3800