ARE YOU

INTERESTED
IN HOSPITALITY?
Workforce Investment Council Hospitality Jobs Training Program
OVERVIEW
11-week hospitality jobs training program at UDC-Community
Colleges Bertie Backus Campus. Prepare for work in entry-level
jobs at area hotels such as housekeeping, front desk, cashiers,
hosts, stewards, servers, security, and more.
The program with UDC-Community College, Goodwill and
Progressive Partners is life-changing! I was hired at two different
jobs and now have an excellent job with benefits at a hotel.
Kevin Cox
Training Program Participant

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Attend an Information Session & CASAS Testing
*Applicants must bring current DC government issued photo ID
*Please arrive 15 minutes early
Backus - UDC-CC
5171 South Dakota Ave., NE
Washington, DC
(202) 274-7209
P.R. Harris - UDC-CC
4600 Livingston Rd., SE
Washington, DC
(202) 274-6999

PROGRAM DATES

12/9/14 @ 9:00 am
12/18/14 @9:00 am
1/6/15 @9:00 am

12/8/14 @9:00 am
12/15/14 @9:00 am
1/5/15 @9:00 am
1/9/15 @ 9:00 am

January 12th March 27th, 2015

Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

2. Obtain a return interview date & time from

program staff member
3. Gather & submit registration documentation

COURSE BENEFITS

No cost to District residents

Earn 2 industry credentials:
AHLEI START & Guest Service Gold
A transportation stipend will be provided
(based on attendance)
Metro accessible location
Classes led by industry professionals
Computer training
Personalized job placement support
* Course information subject to change

4. Upon invitation from program staff, attend a

General Application Session
5. Take part in an interview
6. After conditional acceptance into the program:

Background screening
Drug screening

7. Attend program orientation

CONTACT

INFORMATION

Enrollment & Participation Requirements on Back.

Contact a Campus
workforce@udc.edu
Goodwill of
Greater Washington
(202) 715-2618
email: workforce@udc.edu

ENROLLMENT & PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

DC Residency
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Current DC government issued photo identification
*SECOND PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Must meet income requirements
Must successfully complete enrollment interview
Must be 18 years of age or older

Meet CASAS score requirements

Complete a math & reading assessment
Background screening
Must pass multiple drug screenings
Must be able and available to work some holidays,
weekends and evenings
Must be able to complete an 11-week training program

*ACCEPTABLE SECONDARY PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Documentation must indicate name of applicant and DC address.

Recent utility bill within 30 days

i.e. (gas, water, electric-excludes cable, telephone cell phone, and credit card statements)

2012-2014 lease agreement

Mortgage statement issued within 30 days
2013 SSI/SSDI benefit letter
TANF/Food stamps verification letter

2012 W-2
2013 Child support letter
Unemployment insurance verification issued within 30 days
Letter from transitional housing facility or shelter within 30 days
Recent paystub within 30 days

This Program is being funded, partially or fully, through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayors - Office of the Deputy Mayor for
Planning and Economic Development, Workforce Investment Council. Goodwill of Greater Washington is supported by the City Fund, which works
to make the District of Columbia a more healthy, stable, and vibrant place to live for all its residents. The City Fund is administered by The Community
Foundation for the National Capital Region. District residents who are Food Stamp recipients are encouraged to apply. This program is sponsored in
part by the Districts Department of Human Services, Economic Security Administrations Food Stamp Employment & Training Program. Additional
program support provided by Goodwill of Greater Washington, Progressive Partners, LLC, and the UDC-Community College.
email: workforce@udc.edu