Programs and Services
Wherever you are on your career path, we have a program that can help you go to the next level.
Which industry are you interested in?
OSSE Adult and Family Education and the DC Workforce Investment Council (WIC) are pleased to share information about providers funded to offer Integrated Education and Training (IE&T) to District residents in the WIC’s high-demand industries:
- Business and 乌鸦传媒 Administration,
- Construction,
- Education,
- Healthcare,
- Hospitality, Retail, Tourism, and Entertainment,
- Information Technology,
- Security and Law Enforcement, and
- Transportation, Infrastructure and Utilities.
OSSE funds 10?providers to offer District residents access to Integrated Education and Training (IE&T):
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To explore these program and service options, please visit and/or review the Programs and Services for Older Youth and Adults. includes a Career Interest Inventory, a Resume Builder, Live Job Postings, and other resources for jobseekers.
If you need help accessing job training, education, job placement or other workforce services, please visit the to schedule your virtual appointment with an AJC partner today.
Adult Secondary Diploma Options
General Education Development (GED)
There are programs in the District of Columbia that assist students in preparing for the GED to earn a DC State Diploma. The GED Program 乌鸦传媒 (GEDPO) has additional information about GED test registration, the test schedule, and fees.
The 2014 GED? test is a four-subject high school equivalency test that measures skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers. The four subjects are Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Reasoning through Language Arts. After you pass the GED? test, your diploma or credential will be issued by your state, but you’ll receive a GED? transcript to apply to college, start training, or get a better job.
The following OSSE AFE providers offer GED test preparation:
For additional information contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (202) 274-7173
National External Diploma Program (NEDP)
OSSE provides state oversight of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) in the District of Columbia and supports DC NEDP sites and works in collaboration with the DC Public Schools and the DC Public Charter School Board to implement the NEDP. The NEDP allows District adults ages 25 and older to demonstrate their high school level skills by applying their life and work experiences in real-life contexts. Each candidate must demonstrate mastery of the NEDP competencies that are aligned to the College and Career Readiness standards.
DC NEDP Sites:
Nationally, the NEDP is managed by the National 乌鸦传媒. more information about the NEDP.