March 8, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 10
Dear
Washingtonians,
Next week, on Thursday, March 15, I will deliver my fourth State of the District Address. Each year, the State of the District is an opportunity to come together as a community, take stock of our progress, and set forth a vision for the future.
At last year's State of the District, I was proud to announce that DC Government would be partnering with UDC, WMATA, DC Water, leading infrastructure companies like Washington Gas and Pepco, labor unions, and trade associations to create the DC Infrastructure Academy. This coming Monday, we will celebrate the Academy's grand opening.
Modeled
after similar and successful programs across the country,
the DC Infrastructure Academy will bring high-quality, specialized utility,
transportation, logistics, and energy efficiency training under one roof. The infrastructure industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and in 2016, half of DC’s open infrastructure jobs went unfilled. The DC Infrastructure Academy will give DC residents the chance to learn the nuts and bolts of what makes our city run—everything from utilities to transportation and logistics to operations and green technologies—and ensure that Washingtonians are first in line when it comes to securing the infrastructure jobs of today and tomorrow.
The DC Infrastructure Academy is good news for our city and just one example of how we are being intentional about creating opportunities that match the needs of Washingtonians. In fact, just this week, we announced that for the fourth year in a row, Washington, DC has been named the number one city for women in tech. By working together, we are making progress that we can be proud of, and at next week's State of the District, I look forward to outlining the work still left to do.
Sincerely,
Join Mayor Bowser at the 2018 State of the District Address on Thursday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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This Monday, March 12, join Mayor Bowser at the grand opening of the DC Infrastructure Academy. The DC Infrastructure
Academy, a partnership between DC Government and utility, union, university,
and private sector partners, will provide
residents with the necessary skills to secure jobs in the infrastructure industry - one of the fastest
growing industries in the nation.
Following the grand opening, the Bowser Administration will host a career fair from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. with top companies including Pepco, Washington Gas, and WMATA. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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Mark your calendars: On Wednesday, April 4, the Bowser Administration, in partnership
with the DC National Guard, will host a hiring event for Veterans in DC. This
event offers Veterans and Veteran spouses the opportunity to connect with District and federal agencies as well as private-sector companies looking to
hire.
Attendees must bring one of the following
types of documentaion (only one is required):
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DD-214 Discharge Form
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Military ID
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VA Card
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Letter from an assisted Veterans' home indicating
status as a Veteran
Learn more and register HERE. Employers interested in attending should complete the form found HERE.
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This
week’s District
Minute features
stories about the unveiling and dedication of the Mayor Marion S. Barry statue outside of the John A. Wilson Building, the Washington Women of Excellence Awards, and the kickoff of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the District agency that manages and maintains transportation infrastructure in Washington, DC. DDOT's mission is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely with minimal adverse impact on residents and the environment.
DDOT has an opening for a Lead Traffic Control Officer. This position is responsible for performing complex traffic enforcement work, often involving conflicting situations/issues that require advanced knowledge of traffic and safety regulations and DC codes. All details regarding this vacancy,
including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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