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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
"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
