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Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

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

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

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

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

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Workforce Development Office

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

Apply Now!

Enrollment Requirements

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

Registration

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Campus and Transportation

We want to ensure that you know where to go and how to get here. Visit the link below to learn more about where our campus is located and how to get here via metro and/or driving directions.

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Contact Us

Reach out to us today to learn more.

Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

[email protected]

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