Our project will double the number of district residents who can access DC central kitchen's industry-recognized culinary job training program for adults facing barriers to employment

Funds support eligible personnel costs, participant support costs, and indirect (e.g. evaluation) costs. Activities performed our holistic workforce development program includes: • expanded participant recruitment and case management services; • vocational training and preparation for multiple industry recognized credentials; • professional and soft-skills training; • internship and externship placements and evaluations; • career exploration, resume development, and interview training; • job matching and post-graduation career and social services. Each expanded class of up to 32 enrolled participants will be offered over a 12-week period, with overlapping enrollment dates that allow US to reduce wait-times for interested applicants and serve double the number of participants in our new, expanded training facility in washington, DC. Deliverables our project will empower DC residents to earn industry credentials, demonstrate measurable skill gains, and secure and retain employment: year one (2023): • 155 participants enrolled; • 125 participants attain an industry credential; • 125 participants attain a measurable skill gain; • 100 participants achieve employment 2 quarters after exit (80%); • 75 participants maintain employment 4 quarters after exit (60%); • $18.50 median hourly earnings 4 quarters after exit. Year two (2024): • 210 participants enrolled; • 175 participants attain an industry credential; • 175 participants attain a measurable skill gain; intended beneficiary • adults ages 25 and above facing employment barriers such as histories of incarceration, addiction, and homelessness; • opportunity youth ages 18 to 24 who are neither in school nor engaged in the workforce. Subrecipient activities n/a