Adult Education
The Adult Education and Training Program provides specialized training in several areas of interest to the DC metropolitan area. A literacy program is also offered to individuals who are seeking to increase their general academic skills or obtain a GED.
Eligible participants include district residents who meet the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines. Please note this is for adults only over the age of 17.
Training is offered on a monthly basis. The 2010 training schedule includes the following:
- Five Computer Comfort (Basic) training classes
- Five Introduction to Microsoft Word classes
- Five Advanced Computer training classes
- Nine Certified Professional Food Manager training classes
The Adult Basic Education class and Pre-GED class have open enrollment year round. Students may join at any time after entry-level testing is completed.
To apply, please contact Marquita Lewis at (202) 610-5900 or email mlewis@upo.org.
You may also contact the following centers, open 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
- Petey Green Community Service Center at 2907 Martin L. King Jr. Avenue, SE Washington, DC.
- James Creek Service Center at 100 N Street, SW Washington, DC.
- Shaw Community Service Center at 1718 7th Street, NW Washington, DC.
Career Training / Certifications
- Adult Education
- Capital Health Careers
- Food Handlers
- Traffic Flagger
- Weatherization
- Computer Training
