Eligibility

Employment and Job Training

If you have specific questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to see if the answer is already listed.

In order to participate in our Culinary Arts Training Program, you must first attend a class held at our community center every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm.  

In order to have access to our Employment Resource Center, you must first attend a class held  at our community center every Tuesday from 9 am until 4 pm.

You should bring an ID, a resume, and a police clearance, if you have one, with you when meeting with our employment counselors.

In addition:

• All of our Employment and Job Training Clients are expected to be drug-free for at least 6 months and may be asked to give a urine sample prior to accessing our services. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• For enrollment in the job training programs, must have a high school diploma or GED or be willing to enroll in a GED program.
• Must live in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virigina.

Should you have any additional questions and to find out when the next training classes begin, please contact employment@cflsdc.org or 202-347-0511.