A Message From the Dean of the Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

A Message From the Dean of the Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

A Message From the Dean of the Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

MaShonda Smith, Ph.D., Dean Workforce Development and Lifelong LearningAs Dean of the Workforce Development Division (WDLL), I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new, continuing and returning UDC students and especially WDLL students.

The WDLL continues to make significant improvements to ensure your career success, and highlighted below are a few that you can expect during this new semester:

  • Development and implementation of a robust and holistic career services unit.
  • Implementation of an agreement between WDLL and UDC’s Community College that will provide credit for prior learning.
  • Establishment of dynamic partnerships with several notable organizations throughout the region.
  • The launch of new and/or enhanced course offerings across all career pathways.
  • Enhanced communications to keep you “in the know” about how UDC-WDLL can support you and to provide effective resources to bolster your future goals and career success.
Workforce Development students participate in theStep Into Success in Information Technology pathway program.

Workforce Development students participate in the
Step Into Success in Information Technology pathway program.

I encourage all UDC students to take full advantage of WDLL’s industry-recognized, job training certification courses. Most importantly, be aware that WDLL’s course offerings are at no cost to DC residents (note, some fees apply). So, if you are a DC resident, check out the WDLL website regularly (see below) to stay current on all the services, resources and opportunities WDLL has to offer—and please share this info with family and friends. Also, join us on social media: @UDCCCWDLL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, send an email to our admissions team at: workforce@udc.edu and/or to the WDLL Deans at: wdlldean@udc.edu.

Sincerely,

MaShonda Smith, Ph.D., Dean
Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning