WORK, SKILLS, AND OPPORTUNITY
Employment
Find help with job searching, career planning, résumés, workforce training, professional credentials, and unemployment-related services.
A PLACE TO BEGIN
Start with the need in front of you.
You do not have to contact every organization. Choose the resource that most closely matches your situation, confirm current eligibility, and ask a POH coach for help navigating next steps.
1 Decide whether your first need is a job now, new skills, or a longer-term career change.
2 Create or update your résumé and gather work-history information before meeting with a counselor.
3 Use a workforce center or POH coach to compare training costs, schedules, and job prospects.
WASHINGTON, DC DIRECTORY
Trusted places to find help.
These links lead to government agencies, established community organizations, and POH founding partners. Programs and eligibility can change, so confirm details directly.
01 · CAREER SERVICES
DC American Job Centers
Free in-person and virtual career services, workshops, job-search support, training information, and help connecting to employment programs.
(202) 724-7000
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02 · JOB BOARD
DC Networks
The District’s workforce portal for job openings, job-search tools, résumés, employment services, and unemployment-related access.
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03 · CAREER NAVIGATION
My Journey DC
A free tool connecting DC residents with career, training, education, and related support services based on individual goals.
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04 · SKILLS & CREDENTIALS
UDC Workforce Development
Professional credentials, workplace skills, and career training in high-demand fields, often available to DC residents at little or no cost.
(202) 274-5000
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05 · GOVERNMENT RESOURCE HUB
DC Jobs Resource Center
A District-wide starting point for DC government jobs, workforce programs, training, youth services, unemployment information, and other job-seeker tools.
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06 · EARN-AND-LEARN CAREERS
Apprenticeship DC
Search current registered-apprenticeship opportunities that combine paid on-the-job learning, mentorship, and technical instruction across multiple industries.
(202) 724-7000
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About this directory
Platform of Hope shares these resources for convenience and does not control eligibility, availability, waitlists, or service decisions. Inclusion is not a guarantee or endorsement. Information was reviewed in August 2026.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO NAVIGATE ALONE
Turn information into a next step.
POH families can work with a coach to identify useful resources, prepare questions, and keep moving toward their goals.