CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile
CityWorks DC

@cityworksdc

We launch innovative programs that work directly with DC youth to improve their career outcomes and lead citywide initiatives designed to create lasting change.

ID: 1221842626690920453

calendar_today27-01-2020 17:12:21

860 Tweet

313 Takipçi

345 Takip Edilen

DC State Board of Ed (@dcsboe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finding a path that fits your interests and needs after high school can be overwhelming. CityWorks DC has programs that allow DC students a chance to figure out what comes next. Learn more to see if an apprenticeship is right for you: bit.ly/4llJTLa

CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teachers do more than teach—they launch careers. 🚀 Sumaya, a senior at WLApcs, is building her future through an Amazon Web Services apprenticeship thanks to her teacher who connected her with CareerWise DC. Thank you to every teacher opening doors across the DMV #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Teachers do more than teach—they launch careers. 🚀 Sumaya, a senior at <a href="/WLApcs/">WLApcs</a>, is building her future through an <a href="/awscloud/">Amazon Web Services</a> apprenticeship thanks to her teacher who connected her with CareerWise DC. Thank you to every teacher opening doors across the DMV #TeacherAppreciationWeek
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

66 DMV job seekers got offers or final interviews at the latest DC Builds DC hiring event. 👷‍♂️⚙️ Co-hosted by CityWorks DC + Federal City Council, the event brought 17 top construction firms together to hire for 50+ roles. This is what local workforce development looks like. 🔧🏗️

66 DMV job seekers got offers or final interviews at the latest DC Builds DC hiring event. 👷‍♂️⚙️ Co-hosted by <a href="/CityWorksDC/">CityWorks DC</a> + <a href="/FedCityCouncil/">Federal City Council</a>, the event brought 17 top construction firms together to hire for 50+ roles.

This is what local workforce development looks like. 🔧🏗️
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the #NationalPathwaysSummit, our CEO Jennie Niles joined sparknc, Young Invincibles and CareerWise DC ‘25 apprentice Axel Orellana of Limbic Systems (Capital City PCS ‘22, Genesys Works ‘22) to talk about transforming career prep with tech and apprenticeship.

At the #NationalPathwaysSummit, our CEO Jennie Niles joined <a href="/wearesparknc/">sparknc</a>, <a href="/YoungInvincible/">Young Invincibles</a> and CareerWise DC ‘25 apprentice Axel Orellana of Limbic Systems (Capital City PCS ‘22, Genesys Works ‘22) to talk about transforming career prep with tech and apprenticeship.
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Even though he's a senior at HBWoodlawn, Ayon is contributing meaningful code as a software engineer apprentice at Prime Video. Apprenticeships aren’t training wheels—they’re launchpads. 🔗 cityworksdc.org/in-the-news/ay…

CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New from Harvard University: Lower-income job seekers rely more on social networks than online tools when navigating careers. This research backs what we’ve seen—social capital matters. Let’s build pathways that reflect how people really find work. 🔗 pw.hks.harvard.edu/post/navigatin…

New from <a href="/Harvard/">Harvard University</a>: Lower-income job seekers rely more on social networks than online tools when navigating careers. This research backs what we’ve seen—social capital matters. Let’s build pathways that reflect how people really find work. 🔗 pw.hks.harvard.edu/post/navigatin…
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📊 51% of D.C.'s alums who chose higher education as their postsecondary pathway attended schools in DC, MD, or VA. Where students go matters. Shout out to @DCPolicyCenter for this important and helpful data to highlight students’ outcomes! 🔗 dcpolicycenter.org/publications/c…

📊 51% of D.C.'s alums who chose higher education as their postsecondary pathway attended schools in DC, MD, or VA. Where students go matters.  Shout out to @DCPolicyCenter for this important and helpful data to highlight students’ outcomes! 🔗 dcpolicycenter.org/publications/c…
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👏 Congrats to Dr. Antoinette Mitchell on her appointment as State Superintendent of Education! Jennie Niles of CityWorks DC shared in recent testimony, "Dr. Mitchell's leadership has driven vital investments in youth career assets. I’m excited to continue this work together.”

👏 Congrats to Dr. Antoinette Mitchell on her appointment as State Superintendent of Education! Jennie Niles of CityWorks DC shared in recent testimony, "Dr. Mitchell's leadership has driven vital investments in youth career assets. I’m excited to continue this work together.”
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Maegan Godoy, CareerWise DC apprentice New America and senior at Friendship PCS, shared how apprenticeship has helped her grow professionally and personally at a recent Urban Institute panel. We’re so proud of her growth!

CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ayon, a HBWoodlawn Senior and CareerWise DC apprentice, is making a real impact as a Prime Video Software Engineering apprentice at @Amazon HQ2. 👏 Read his story: cityworksdc.org/in-the-news/ay…

Ayon, a <a href="/HBWProgram/">HBWoodlawn</a> Senior and CareerWise DC apprentice, is making a real impact as a <a href="/PrimeVideo/">Prime Video</a> Software Engineering apprentice at @Amazon HQ2. 👏 Read his story: cityworksdc.org/in-the-news/ay…
DC State Board of Ed (@dcsboe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finding a path that fits your interests and needs after high school can be overwhelming. CityWorks DC has programs that allow DC students a chance to figure out what comes next. Learn more to see if an apprenticeship is right for you: bit.ly/4llJTLa

CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re still energized by the voices at #NationalPathwaysSummit! Youth leaders like CareerWise DC and Limbic Systems apprentice Axel Orellana (Capital City PCS ‘22, Genesys Works ‘22) reminded us of what happens when we design with the next generation.

We’re still energized by the voices at #NationalPathwaysSummit! Youth leaders like CareerWise DC and Limbic Systems apprentice Axel Orellana (Capital City PCS ‘22, Genesys Works ‘22) reminded us of what happens when we design with the next generation.
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From CityWorks DC to a Netflix set! 🎬 Huge congrats to James Bah, McKinley Tech EC ’21 + CityWorks DC Creative Youth Agency ’22 alum, for his George Mason University feature. He’s gone from making digital ads with us to directing music videos + working in film. 👏 🔗 content.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2025-05/g…

CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're #hiring! Apply for our two open positions in #WashingtonDC, critical to CityWorks DC's high-quality apprenticeship experience for both youth apprentices and employer partners. Learn more: cityworksdc.org/work-with-us

We're #hiring! Apply for our two open positions in #WashingtonDC, critical to CityWorks DC's high-quality apprenticeship experience for both youth apprentices and employer partners. Learn more: cityworksdc.org/work-with-us
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎓 Yesterday's Upper Shore Career Coach Professional Development Day at @ChesapeakeCC was incredible! Grateful for our fantastic speakers, including Erin Silva of Salisbury University, Tanya Borachi of Federal City Council, & Terenda Thomas of MD Department of Labor. Thanks to all who joined us!

🎓 Yesterday's Upper Shore Career Coach Professional Development Day at @ChesapeakeCC was incredible! Grateful for our fantastic speakers, including Erin Silva of Salisbury University, Tanya Borachi of <a href="/FedCityCouncil/">Federal City Council</a>, &amp; Terenda Thomas of <a href="/MD_Labor/">MD Department of Labor</a>. Thanks to all who joined us!
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎓 CareerWise DC alum Kevin Diaz just graduated from Ohio University! We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication, successfully blending hands-on experience as an apprentice at Acquired Data Solutions with academic achievement. Congratulations, Kevin! 🎉

🎓 CareerWise DC alum Kevin Diaz just graduated from <a href="/ohiou/">Ohio University</a>! We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication, successfully blending hands-on experience as an apprentice at Acquired Data Solutions with academic achievement. Congratulations, Kevin! 🎉
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏥 Your healthcare career starts in DC! CityWorks DC is supporting DC HEAL to create real pathways to healthcare jobs - Patient Care Technicians, medical assistants, & more. Learn more: dchealthcareers.org/dcheal

CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We just wrapped up a fantastic DC Builds DC convening with employers from across the DMV. We discussed how best to support the next generation of people powering our city. Thank you to everyone who attended!

We just wrapped up a fantastic DC Builds DC convening with employers from across the DMV. We discussed how best to support the next generation of people powering our city. Thank you to everyone who attended!
CityWorks DC (@cityworksdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌟 Our CityWorks DC alums crushed it at the Bloomberg Philanthropies CTE Convening! Jubei Brown-Weaver (Accenture dev, McKinley Tech '22) and Leah M. Sloan (KIPP DC Public Schools/Freddie Mac alum) kicked off the event with an inspiring youth panel✨ So proud of our DC reps!

🌟 Our CityWorks DC alums crushed it at the <a href="/BloombergDotOrg/">Bloomberg Philanthropies</a> CTE Convening! Jubei Brown-Weaver (<a href="/Accenture/">Accenture</a> dev, McKinley Tech '22) and Leah M. Sloan (<a href="/KIPP_DC/">KIPP DC Public Schools</a>/<a href="/FreddieMac/">Freddie Mac</a> alum) kicked off the event with an inspiring youth panel✨ So proud of our DC reps!