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Career Coaches at MLK

with DC Workforce Investment Council

DC residents are able to work with career coaches that empower you to achieve employment and education success at no cost to you.

Do you want to land a new or better job, or start training to advance in your career or switch careers? Do you need help getting started? Career Coach DC can help you reach your goals!

This program provides career coaching services that empower you to achieve employment and education success – all at no cost to you. We offer a world-class customer experience shaped by your individual needs and preferences. Simply put, we provide a Career Coach and other resources, you decide how, when and where you receive services.

Your Career Coach will partner with you to develop a customized plan based on your personal goals:

• Do you have a consistent employment history with a desire to obtain a new or better job in your existing industry? Your Career Coach will work with you to make sure that your job search efforts are effective, and you are prepared for new employment and promotion opportunities.
• Are you interested in pursuing training for a new career? Have you been considering earning a post-secondary degree or certificate? Your Career Coach will help you identify educational and training opportunities that fit your needs and support you through registration or enrollment.
• Are you ready for a change in your career but unsure how to achieve it? Your Career Coach will help you gain clarity and direction in your career planning, job search and educational pursuits.
• Are you experiencing significant challenges that make it difficult to work or go to school? Your Career Coach will empower you to address and overcome barriers and challenges while providing you with the tools and strategies for an effective job search.

You can receive coaching services virtually, in-person, or a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person…you decide what works best for you.

Career Coach DC services are available to District of Columbia residents, age 18 or older. You are eligible if you do not have a 4-year college degree, or, if you do have a 4-year college degree, you can qualify based on your income.

Walk-ins are accepted, but feel free to register ahead of time.

Note: This is a partnership between DC Public Library and DC Works. For all questions pertaining to the program and its offerings, please reach out to Career Coaches DC at (202) 989-1002 or careercoach@dc.gov 

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