Innovative programs that directly help young people build family-sustaining careers, create personal wealth, and drive economic growth.
CareerWise DC is a three-year, modern youth apprenticeship program that prepares D.C. high schoolers for competitive, high-wage careers in occupations such as business operations, information technology, and finance. CareerWise DC launched in 2020 with the support of the Federal City Council with 14 youth apprentices, 4 high schools, and 6 employers. CareerWise DC adds new cohorts of apprentices each year.
Young people are trained—and paid—to do meaningful work while gaining a supportive professional network, earning both debt-free college credit and nationally-recognized industry certifications.
Employers build a local, diverse talent pipeline for hard-to-fill positions, increase employee retention, lower recruiting costs, and increase productivity.
CareerWise DC is an “options multiplier” for DC youth - giving them a head start in their career and postsecondary pursuits beginning in high school.
Embark supports young adults and recent high school/GED graduates build the necessary skills and network to succeed in their early-career outcomes. This 10-month program provides weekly support to participants with:
Bi-monthly professional skill workshops
1:1 career counseling sessions
Ongoing job placement assistance
Aon Apprenticeship
CityWorks DC in partnership with the Greater Washington Apprentice Network will provide wrap-around services and coaching to Aon apprentices to ensure meaningful early-career learning outcomes.
Get Involved
Employers and educators interested in learning more about CareerWise, Embark, or AON Apprenticeship please email our Vice President of Innovation, Lateefah Durant.
Innovative Postsecondary Programs
ASU Local
ASU Local is an undergraduate program from Arizona State University that brings the best of a global research university to students in Washington, D.C. At its core is nurturing, belonging, curiosity and resilience through connection and support. As part of ASU Local’s in-person, close-knit student community, a coach will guide and support students every step of the way during their entire college journey. They will empower students and foster their wellbeing and success through intentionally designed learning experiences, including one-on-one conversations, workshops and other group activities. To ensure flexibility, students will choose from 130+ online majors to complete coursework flexibly anytime, anywhere to earn a highly-ranked bachelor’s degree through ASU.
PelotonU
PelotonU is a hybrid college in partnership with schools like Southern New Hampshire University, Western Governors University, and UMass Global to offer 2 and 4 year degrees that are flexible, affordable, and self-paced. Students enroll in courses at one of the partner schools and recieve support from a PelotonU coach. CityWorks DC launched an intensive postsecondary pilot with PelotonU in 2021 to gain a deep understanding of what hybrid college is like for DC students and what skills coaches need to support students.
If you are a school or individual interested in learning more about our Innovative Postsecondary Programs, please email our Vice President of Operations, Richard Pohlman.
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