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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

WDLL

Welcome to the Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning Division!

With primary access available to all adult residents of the District of Columbia, our workforce development program serves as an entity for both the university and the city as a whole.

In the UDC-WDLL, it is our goal to reduce unemployment and underemployment by helping residents throughout our community enhance their professional skills. In doing so, the program will provide the training needed to earn jobs, get promoted and train for careers in new industries.

Meet the WDLL Team

Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning at UDC

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While we do offer a strategic, thoughtful approach to our programs, we also provide general training in an effort to improve your modern skills in today's workplace. With these skills, you can then establish a firm foundation for success in the training programs provided. 

Within the division, we offer six regional career pathways identified as the most in-demand in the region. These include:

  1. Construction and Property Management
  2. Early Childhood Education (CDA)
  3. Healthcare, Direct Care and Administration
  4. Hospitality and Tourism
  5. Information Technology
  6. Lifelong Learning

Explore Pathways

Cost and Eligibility

If you are an adult (age 18+) resident of the District of Columbia, you are eligible to participate in WDLL career pathway courses. And if you're unsure about the cost, don't be! Except for a handful of classes requiring out-of-pocket expenses, UDC-WDLL courses and programs are offered at no cost to any resident of the District of Columbia. Apply for enrollment today!

How to Apply and Enroll

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Enrollment Requirements

To apply and be enrolled  into UDC-WDLL pathway courses, your application must include the following:

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