The mission of the UDC Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) is to reduce unemployment and underemployment in the District of Columbia by enhancing the skills of its residents. The program provides training to DC residents aimed at helping them earn jobs, get promoted, and train for careers in new industries.
The UDC Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) provides District of Columbia residents with job skills training that enables them to pursue employment opportunities. WDLL focuses on industries that provide the highest number of employment opportunities within the District and in the metropolitan area. The five (5) areas identified by the District of Columbia as most in-demand include:
WDLL also provides general training to improve the 21 st Century Skills in the Workplace for DC residents. These skills are foundational to student success in the training programs provided by WDLL.
Adult (age 18+) residents of the District of Columbia are eligible to participate in WDLL training.
WDLL courses and programs are offered at no cost to District of Columbia residents. *Some medical classes have out-of-pocket expenses.
All WDLL applications must provide the required documentation to enroll: