CWDSF was unified in 2018 as a 501(c)(3), the result of a Community Benefits Agreement between JBG Smith and the residents of NW Washington, DC. It operates as a workforce development center that delivers high-quality career training programs through an inventive new model. A community empowerment fund prepares residents with the skills, support, and opportunities to rise while addressing racial disparities in DC’s labour market and paving the way for long-term economic stability.
We offer our residents safe, accessible digital storage for their resumes, certifications, and other essential documents to help them access all available career opportunities.
The CWDSF offers scholarships and career training programs within in demand industries through our Workforce Development Center. Participants eligible for these opportunities could receive up to $2,000 to further their education and skills.
We connect residents with employment opportunities, providing guidance, mentorship, and resources to support individual career growth and community empowerment, helping Ward One residents achieve long-term economic stability.
CWDSF helped me get training in IT and guided me every step of the way. I now have a stable job and am more confident about my future.
A big thankyou to the career training programs, I was able to obtain my certification in HVAC. The mentorship and support made all the difference.
I couldn't afford to stay in my neighborhood, but CWDSF helped me find opportunities and scholarships that allowed me to stay and grow.
The workforce development center gave me all the necessary tools, guidance, and encouragement. I am empowered and ready to succeed in my career.
Residents of Ward 1 who are at least 18 years old, hold a High School Diploma or GED, are unemployed or underemployed, and are U.S citizens.
Participants can apply in various fields, including Information Technology, Health Care, and other high demand industries supported by our partners.
Eligible participants can receive up to $2,000 in scholarships to support their education and career training programs.
Program partners include the Community Foundation National Capital Region, Trinity University, local universities, developers, and other community stakeholders.
Residents can upload resumes through our website or in person at the Workforce Development Center, where staff can guide and support the process.
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