Sign Up for Automotive Training with the Excel Institute
March 8, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Intensify Education, Job Creation, The People's Blog
The Excel Institute, founded in 1997, is a non-profit, post-secondary automotive education institution which also pursues the noble goal of focusing its services on at-risk youths and unemployed or low-income earners.
The Institute offers classes from 9am-3pm daily, with the chance of obtaining an ASE certification in less than a year.
The Spring Semester begins in only [...]
Free Construction Training
March 8, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Job Creation, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Goodwill of Greater Washington, in co-operation with the Green BuildersCouncil of D.C., is organizing Green Pathways DC, a 10 week job training program in the field of sustainable building that begins on April 9th, 2010.
The program, supported by the United Planning Organization, the District Department of Employment Services and ARRA Funds, includes three weeks of [...]
Summer 2010 – Employment Opportunities with DPR
March 5, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under Job Creation, The People's Blog, We Alerts
**PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 11, 2010**
DPR is seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals to be part of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Summer 2010 staff. DPR will accept applications for Summer 2010 employment until May 1, 2010.
Summer 2010 positions include one week of paid, mandatory training, and 8 weeks of summer programs.
Review Summer [...]
DC is Serious about Small Businesses
March 5, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Legislation, Local Investment, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Council passes legislation to bolster small businesses in tough economic times
This week, the DC Council passed legislation that will help small businesses survive in tough economic times. The “Small Business Stabilization and Job Creation Strategy Act,” authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, tasks the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) with providing [...]
2010 Summer Youth Employment Program
March 2, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Job Creation, Real Action Now, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
The Department of Employment Services’ Office of Youth Programs is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program is now open!
Please keep in mind that in order to participate in the 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program, you must be:
• A District resident
• Between the ages of 14-21
• Eligible to work in [...]
CNN Interview with Kwame on Jobs in America
February 28, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Job Creation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown interviewed with CNN about jobs and job training in America. CNN covered a groundbreaking report issued by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Check out the video here:
Click here to learn more about the report.
Kwame Thanks Rhee for Recognizing the Value of Phelps and Career Technical Education to Reform Efforts
February 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Intensify Education, Job Creation, The People's Blog
Kwame calls for adult classes to begin at Phelps this summer
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown thanked Chancellor Michelle Rhee for joining the effort to revitalize career technical education (CTE) in the District. Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School was the subject of a report on WAMU 88.5 FM this morning, in which Rhee [...]
Ward 8 Job Fair and More
February 24, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Job Creation, Neighborhood Revitalization, Real Solutions, The People's Blog, We Alerts
The Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Inc. (FSFSC) is hosting three events over the next couple months. Events later in the month will also be shared in our community events postings, but the first event is a Job Fair tomorrow (Thursday) night.
Thursday night’s Full Collaborative Meeting, with the theme: ”JOBS NOW!,” will be host to [...]
NAACP Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair
February 23, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Job Creation, Prosper, The People's Blog
Next Tuesday (March 2nd), the NAACP is sponsoring a Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair, free and open to anyone with at least a four year degree. The Job Fair, which goes from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., promises to bring together hiring managers and recruits from a number of different businesses and industries, all [...]
Economic Development Oversight Hearing Schedule
February 23, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
Click here to register for the committee’s upcoming open house on March 3rd
This year, the Committee on Economic Development chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown will fulfill its Council oversight responsibilities to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability in the city’s budget. The committee announced the following budget and performance oversight schedule for [...]
