Adult Directory 2013

Lifeguards and Swimming pool staff (Private) - Applicants seeking
employment with independent and private pools should apply through US Aquatics
(Virginia and Maryland) www.usaquatics.net
US Aquatics is a life guard recruitment agency that recruits life guard and swimming
pool staff for private pools. US Aquatics will pay for required Red Cross First Aid
certification. Minimum Physical Requirement for US Aquatics Employment, 18 yrs
by the last day of the course attended, attend all training classes - approximately 28
hours.
Living Classroom (The Workforce Development Center) - 515 M Street, SE # 222,
20003 (Across from Navy Yard Metro/Green Line)
(202) 488-0627, Fax (202) 488-1307 www.livingclassroomsdc.org
Warees Majeed, ext 241, Director
(17-24 yrs) Education achievement and career training program. Participants
complete 3-week job skills training workshops followed by salaried placement with a
local employer. Participants must continue to seek a higher education level while
working. Academic coaches and mentors help participants stay on track with their
desired short and long term goals. Financial assistance to help with initial purchase of
work clothing, application fees, books, apartment security deposit, and/or utilities.
Daily transportation stipend available during training and job search period. Open
enrollment, agency and walk-in referrals accepted.
Living Wages - 4235 4 th Street, SE, 20032
(202) 574-3961, Fax (202) 574-3968 www.livingwages.org
1401 V Street, SE 20020, Fax (202) 610-0974 (for both locations)
Bob Crittenden, Betsy Hartson, Co-directors, Aisha Monroe, Lead Teacher
(25 yrs +) Educational and training program for DC residents living in SE.
Employment readiness, GED & External Diploma Program (EDP). Open enrollment
Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm.
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute (Catholic Charities) www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Two Locations:
801 Buchanan Street, NE 4601 Presidents Drive, # 215
Washington, DC 20017 Lanham, MD 20705
(202) 281-2703 (301) 731-4703
Fax (202) 529-8211 Fax (301) 731-6634
Chandra Connolly, Co- Director Ron Wiles, Manager
3-6 month or longer employment services for individuals with developmental
disabilities who are in recovery from drug/alcohol use and have significant barriers to
employment (must be 30 days clean). Case management, random drug testing, relapse
prevention education, career exploration, vocational assessments, job development and
placement and follow-up job site monitoring. Work preparation skills training, job
development, placement and ongoing job coaching for 90 days once employed.
Follow-up for up to 1 year, adult education, occupational skills training. Referrals
from RSA, DDA, DORS (MD).
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