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Skyland Workforce Center


  • Mission

    Skyland Workforce Center is a project of Building Bridges Across the River, a ward 8 nonprofit. The Center provides programs and services to help connect job seekers with opportunities, training, and resources that can help them obtain employment and improved quality of life.

    About Us

    Skyland Workforce Center is a collaborative of nonprofit organizations that aims to provide a continuum of holistic, high-quality workforce development programs in one location, leading to work-ready candidates, economic self-sufficiency, and improved quality of life.

    Six nonprofit partners collaborate at the Center:

    Byte Back = computer literacy classes

    Calvary Women's Services = job search assistance and case management for women

    Life Asset = entrepreneurship and small business coaching

    Marshall Heights Community Development Organization = housing and credit counseling and financial literacy

    Samaritan Ministry/Strive = case management and job readiness

    Southeast Ministry = GED tutoring and adult basic education

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Economic Development

    Location & Contact

    • 202-793-2141
    • 2509 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, District of Columbia, US
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