D.C. Policy Center

Join D.C. Policy Center and CityWorks DC on November 13th at 9:30am at MLK Library for the release of the D.C. Policy Center report on Building Career Assets, and stay for a conversation about how D.C.'s high school students connect to college and career. RSVP below to save your spot:

Today is your ✨last chance✨ to complete round four of the Business Sentiments Survey! ➡️ Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/dqnnrnZ3

Join the D.C. Policy Center and CityWorks DC for the Building Career Assets for Lifelong Success Release Event! Dive into impactful insights on education and career development with our expert speakers and panelists.  You’re invited to the in-person event on Wednesday, November 13th at 9:30 AM in the 5th floor event space at the MLK Library. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e6Fw-jUq 🎤 Remarks by: Yesim Sayin, Executive Director, D.C. Policy Center Syamyia B., Front Office Manager, Courtyard by Marriott & DCPS Alumna Chelsea Coffin, Director of Education Policy Initiative, D.C. Policy Center Jennie Niles, President & CEO, CityWorks DC 💬 Panel Discussion Hannah Michelle, MPP, Senior Education Research Analyst, D.C. Policy Center Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Patricia Brantley, CEO, Friendship Public Charter School Monica Dodge, Executive Director, Office of Education Through Employment Pathways Robert Holm, Founder, On-Ramps To Careers Kris Manning, COO, Clark Construction Group’s Infrastructure Group We hope to see you there!

❗Round four of the Business Sentiments Survey will close tomorrow (October 29th) at 11:59PM. 🏢 If you are the owner or executive of a business in D.C. or the metropolitan area, share your experiences with and views on current economic conditions, business expectations for the coming months, and interactions with government agencies, advocacy organizations, and regulatory environments. ➡️ Participate here: https://lnkd.in/dqnnrnZ3

🏫 The Education Policy Initiative at the D.C. Policy Center is excited to announce the upcoming release of "Building career assets for lifelong success." ✨ Join us and CityWorks DC for the official release event on November 13th at MLK Library. ➡️ Register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eVpzrnqa

✨Today, Education Policy Initiative Director Chelsea Coffin testified before the DC Council Committee of the Whole on strengthening Career and Technical Education (CTE) and other work-based learning opportunities. 📊 Her testimony references an upcoming D.C. Policy Center publication on building career assets for D.C. students, releasing November 13th. ➡️Read the complete testimony here: https://lnkd.in/eC2w6pH7

🏫 Today, Executive Director Yesim Sayin testified before the DC Council Committee of the Whole on establishing prudent, effective, and equitable funding practices for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). ➡️ Read her testimony here: https://lnkd.in/dxpvt4iX

✨ Don't forget to complete round four of the Business Sentiments Survey! One goal of the survey is to track changes in the business community’s experiences and expectations over time, and we hope to continue to grow our survey responses. ➡️ Participate here: https://lnkd.in/dqnnrnZ3

🎉 Congratulations to our D.C. Education Research Collaborative partners for receiving a $3M grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES)! This four-year project will explore career development opportunities in District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) (DCPS) to ensure equitable access to high-quality programs like career academies, internships, and apprenticeships. Led by a team of experts from the D.C. Policy Center, Georgetown University, and the Urban Institute, this research will provide valuable insights to help DCPS middle and high school students thrive in the region's high-wage job market. CityWorks DC is proud to have supported this important initiative and looks forward to learning from the findings. 🔗 Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/erX33vzX #DCPS #CareerDevelopment #StudentSuccess #EquityInEducation #CityWorksDC #Opportunity4All

✨ Director of Research and Policy Emilia Calma recently submitted testimony in support of amending Certificate of Need requirements in the District. 📊 Her testimony focused on how lowering requirements would expand community access to healthcare services and incentivize healthcare expansion. She also highlighted how the bill would align the District's Certificate of Need requirements with those in other states. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/evYHeQ-C