OIC/DC Opportunity

In partnership with the Community Workforce Development Scholarship Fund (CWDSF), OIC/DC is currently recruiting residents who live within a 1.5-mile radius of the Trellis House located at 2323 Sherman Ave NW to enroll in training sponsored by DOES’ DC Infrastructure Academy to attain a CompTIA A+ certification. Training will be conducted virtually, via internet, for 16 weeks, 4 hours per day (10am-2pm), 5 days a week. Eligible participants will receive a $10 per hour training stipend. Also, upon earning their CompTIA A+ certification, participants will receive $2000 from OIC/DC via the Community Workforce Development Scholarship Fund.

This is an unprecedented opportunity to earn as you learn and receive a healthy bonus for attaining your CompTIA A+ certification. IT success stories start with CompTIA A+ certification which validates understanding of the most common hardware and software technologies in business and certifies the skills necessary to support complex IT infrastructures. CompTIA A+ is a powerful credential that helps IT professionals worldwide launch their IT career. To determine if you live within the 1.5 mile radius of the Trellis House located at 2323 Sherman Ave NW, please use this link:

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In addition to the residence criterion, a participant must:  Possess a high school diploma or GED; Meet the training providers’ entry requirements; Be 18 years of age and up; Be unemployed or underemployed; Be a US citizen.

Those interested should simply text CWDSF A+ to 202.670.9644 for further information.