Nonprofit

CityWorks DC

Washington, DC
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www.cityworksdc.org/

  • Mission

    CityWorks DC is committed to ensuring our young people have the opportunities, experiences, and connections they need to succeed.

    CityWorks DC seeks to dramatically improve early career outcomes for DC youth and young adults of color. We do this by launching innovative programs and mobilizing employers, educators, and city leaders to create a strong, diverse talent pipeline.

    CityWorks DC is committed to ensuring our young people have the opportunities, experiences, and connections they need to succeed.

    CityWorks DC seeks to dramatically improve early career outcomes for DC youth and young adults of color. We do this by launching innovative programs and mobilizing employers, educators, and city leaders to create a strong, diverse talent pipeline.

    About Us

    WHAT WE DO

    Empower Young People: We help young people, gain paid, relevant work experience, earn industry-valued credentials, and build the social capital needed to secure meaningful careers.

    Drive Economic Growth: We create programs that support family-sustaining careers, build personal wealth, and strengthen DC’s workforce.

    Lead Systemic Change: We collaborate with citywide partners - government agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, businesses, and philanthropy - to design and implement initiatives that ensure lasting improvements to education and training systems.

    WHAT WE DO

    Empower Young People: We help young people, gain paid, relevant work experience, earn industry-valued credentials, and build the social capital needed to secure meaningful careers.

    Drive Economic Growth: We create programs that support family-sustaining careers, build personal wealth, and strengthen DC’s workforce.

    Lead Systemic Change: We collaborate with citywide partners - government agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, businesses, and philanthropy - to design and implement initiatives that ensure lasting improvements to education and training systems.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Community Development
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Job & Workplace

    Location

    • Washington, DC, USA
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