Workforce Primer

There are many ways that DC residents can get career assistance from programs and services supported by the DC government. This document shows the various steps that a DC resident might take if they are looking for education, training, or need job search […]

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Lower Rent Means More Cash for the Basics

Creating more affordable housing would not only help DC residents stay in their homes and communities, it would also dramatically increase their available income by lowering severely burdensome rents.

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Black Workers Matter

The District’s deep history of exploitation and discrimination against Black workers led to present-day racial disparities in many employment-related metrics including occupations, wages, employment levels, benefits, and opportunities to grow wealth.

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Promoting Equitable Housing Policy Through the Comprehensive Plan

The Comp Plan can either uphold and exacerbate existing inequities throughout the District, or lawmakers can design it to stem the tide of economic and residential segregation. We urge the Council to preserve the protections and vision included in the draft […]

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