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Emergency Alert
UDC Closed Monday, Jan. 26

Ahead of the winter weather storm, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a State of Emergency for the District beginning Friday, Jan 23. Mayor Bowser also declared a snow emergency that will go into Saturday, Jan. 24, and will stay in effect until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

DC Mayor Bowser declares state of emergency, requests help from National Guard.

All administrative and academic offices within the University of the District of Columbia will be closed effective 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 23, until 9:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s administrative and academic offices as conditions change. 

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

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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.

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 in-demand career pathways—that have been identified as being 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

What's Happening

Celebration of Excellence

Watch highlights of WDLL's Spring 2025 Celebration of Excellence Ceremony.

Learn More About What's Happening at WDLL

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:

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.

Campus Location

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Contact Us

Reach out to us today to learn more.

Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

workforce@udc.edu

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