Welcome to SkillsNation

Your Gateway to Career Growth in DC


SkillsNation is DC's one-stop portal for career growth.

Offering free technical training, certifications, career navigation, job finding, and

paid on-the-job experience like apprenticeships.

From AI classes to public service apprenticeships

you will find opportunities to advance your career, free of cost.

Welcome to 


SkillsNation

Welcome to 


SkillsNation

DC's one-stop portal for career growth.

Offering free technical training, certifications, career navigation, job finding, and paid on-the-job experience like apprenticeships.


DC's one-stop portal for career growth.

Offering free technical training, certifications, career navigation, job finding, and paid on-the-job experience like apprenticeships.


Welcome to 


SkillsNation

"Investing in DC youth today equips the next generation with the skills needed for the future of work, ensuring our nation remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy"

Dr. Unique Morris Hughes, 


DC Secretary of Labor

Discover
Our Programs

Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993


TTY: (202) 698-4817

Email: does@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993


TTY: (202) 698-4817

Email: does@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993


TTY: (202) 698-4817

Email: does@dc.gov

"Investing in DC youth today equips the next generation with the skills needed for the future of work, ensuring our nation remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy"

Dr. Unique Morris Hughes, 


DC Secretary of Labor

Use SkillsNation to:

Build in-demand skills through targeted training programs

Access paid, hands-on experience with local employers

Get support and coaching to land — and keep — a great job


Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993


TTY: (202) 698-4817

Email: does@dc.gov