The Community College Preparatory Academy (CCPrep) – Adult Charter School for DC Residents

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The Community College Preparatory Academy (CC Prep) is a brand new Adult Charter School for DC residents age 18 and older. CC Prep is designed to support adult learners in developing the skills and knowledge they need for successful college entry and entry-level employment in our knowledge based economy.

Who: If you are a DC resident ages 18 or older who would be benefit from refreshing his/her skills, would like to improve your chances of successfully completing the new GED exam or the ACCUPLACER placement test for Community College entry, or you would like to prepare yourself for employment in Washington’s knowledge based economy – then CC Prep may be a fit for you.

Where: CC Prep is located at 2405 Martin Luther King Ave., SE, Washington, DC in Ward 8. The telephone number is (202)610-5780.

When: CC Prep will began classes on September 16, 2013.

Community College Preparatory Academy provides a range of academic, job skills enhancement, counseling and life skills development services such as:.

• Academic Assessment
• Employment and/or Academic Counseling
• Job Readiness skill Development
• GED Preparation
• ACCUPLACER Preparation
• Reading Improvement
• Microsoft Office Certification Training
• Customer Service Certification Training
• Mathematics Improvement
• Writing Workshop
• Pre-apprenticeship Training
• Critical Thinking Skills Development
• Computer Literacy

For more information, visit their website at www.ccprepacademy.com.

Free Washington Marriott Marquis Jobs Training Program for DC Residents

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FREE Washington Marriott Marquis Jobs Training Program

The Washington Marriott Marquis Jobs Training Program will train, prepare, and refer DC residents to apply for jobs at the Washington Marriott Marquis, scheduled to open in May 2014. The Washington Marriott Marquis will have a variety of job openings ranging from housekeeping, front desk, cashiers, hosts, cooks, stewards, servers, security and more. To take advantage of this opportunity, DC residents must apply at one of 16 applications sessions OR online by October 25, 2013!

Program Benefits:
• Stipend based on attendance
• Flexible day and evening classes
• Metro accessible training locations
• Classes led by industry professionals
• Computer training
• Job Referral to Washington Marriott Marquis upon training completion

Eligibility Requirements:
• DC Residency
• Second proof of residency (see below)
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Successfully complete an enrollment interview
• Pass CASAS at a minimum 6th grade level or higher
• Must pass a background screening
• Must pass multiple drug tests and remain drug-free
• Ability to complete a part-time (3-6 weeks) or full-time (6-11 weeks) program
• Must be able and available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Professional attire preferred

**Applicants must present a valid DC government issued photo ID with DC address and an additional supporting document with DC address at application sessions

Acceptable Secondary Proof of Residency Documents
• DC Voter registration card
• Recent utility bill within 30 days i.e. (gas, water, electric-excludes cable, telephone, cell phone, credit card or bank statement)
• 2012-2014 lease agreement
• Mortgage statement issued within 30 days
• 2013 SSI.SSDI benefit letter
• TANF/Food stamps verification letter
• 2013 W-2
• 2013 Child support letter
• Unemployment insurance verification issued within 30 days
• Letter from transitional housing facility of shelter within 30 days
• Recent pay stub within 30 days
2012 Income Tax documents

For additional information, please visit
<http://hospitality.dcgoodwill.org/>

DC Department of Mental Health is now Department of Behavioral Health

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On October 1, 2013, the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) was established combining treatment and support for residents with mental and/or substance use disorders. According to the DBH website, ‘the new Department merges the former Department of Mental Health and the Addiction Prevention Recovery Administration.’  The site also notes that ‘the new Department presents a greater opportunity to coordinate care to improve the quality of life for thousands of residents.’

According to the DBH website, ‘more than 30,000 District residents are receiving treatment for mental or substance use disorders from about 60 certified community-based providers. A significant number have both mental health and substance abuse disorders at the same time. Research shows that integrated treatment leads to reduced substance use, improved psychiatric symptoms and functioning, decreased hospitalization and overall improved quality of life.’

The site notes that the address and telephone number for all services will remain the same.

For more information: http://dmh.dc.gov/release/new-department-behavioral-health

Children of Prisoners

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For many parents, children and families, incarceration of a family member is a reality.  Often times, the children of the incarcerated are left behind.  For those caring for children of incarcerated family members, there is support.  Having an incarcerated family member or being incarcerated can have a significant affect on someone’s mental health.  The Family and Corrections Network has a resource for caregivers of children whose parents are incarcerated.  The resource discusses how to answer common questions about incarceration in ways that support the emotional well-bing of the child.  Take a look at the brochure by visiting:  http://www.fcnetwork.org/cpl/CPL103-Conversations-Questions.pdf

You could also visit their website for more information about children and families of the incarcerated at www.fcnetwork.org