Adult Directory 2013

14-week basic food service training for homeless persons, in a transitional
housing program (preferably), job placement assistance. Eligibility: 18 yrs +,
available to attend class 8:30am to 4:00pm, 120 days drug free, able to lift 50 lbs,
able to stand minimum 4 hrs. Training cycles are 4 times per year, Jan, April, July
and Oct.
Downtown SAMS - 1250 H Street, NW #1000
(202) 638-3232, Fax (202) 661-7599, Jobs Hotline (202) 634-1540
www.downtowndc.org
Richard H. Bradley, Director, Chet Grey, Director Homeless Services
Training in hospitality and maintenance workers recognizable in the downtown DC
area by their bright red attire. Hospitality Division provides assistance with
directions and information about various popular Washington, DC sites.
Maintenance Division cleans streets and sidewalks and removes graffiti. Homeless
outreach team assists homeless connect with services. Entry level salary with
benefits. Application accepted throughout the year, training sessions begin in
January.
Earth Conservation Corps (ECC) - 2000 Half Street, SE 20003
(202) 554-1960, (202) 479-6710, Fax (202) 554-2060 www.ecc1.org
(17–25 yrs.) Kellie Bolinder, Director, Monica Poe, Intake Coordinator
Educational resource center located on the Anacostia River. Selective admissions.
Year-long programs designed to help advance personal self-determination,
citizenship, and leadership. Participants work on environmental projects affecting
the Anacostia River. Must be able to participate Mon - Fri 8:30am to 4pm. Class
cycles in January and June.
EFFORTS (Employment For Former Offenders Receiving Treatment
Services) - 1416 North Capitol Street, NW 20001
(202) 232-7320, Fax (202) 232-7324 www.effortsdc.org
Rachel L. Morrison, Director
Charles Turner, Lena Brown Intake Supervisors
Day program Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm, employment readiness programs for formerly
incarcerated persons. Two week orientation, resume preparation, dress-for-success,
time management, budgeting, anger management. Employment and substance
abuse referrals, NA/AA. Skills training programs, basic computer training,
independent living Tues, Thurs 9am to 8pm. Must provide current ID, SS card,
current TB test results.
Employment and Career Development (Petey Greene Community Service
Center) - 2907 Martin Luther King, Avenue, SE 20032
(202) 562-3800, Fax (202) 562-2937
Jenen Jones, Director
Annie Higginbotham, Tyrone Davis, Job Developers
Job search and career development assistance. Mon – Thurs 9:30am to 11am
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