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Application Instructions

We are excited that you have decided to apply to the University of the District of Columbia, where dreams take flight!

If you are unsure which application you should complete, please review the application requirements below.

The submission of the wrong type of application or more than one application will significantly delay the review of your application.

Application Types

Application Selected: Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning

You should apply to UDC Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning if:

1. You are a DC resident

2. You are 18 years or older*

3. You have a high school diploma or GED

*If you are applying through a Partnership program, the 18 year old age requirement is waived.

Personal Data Required to Save Application

First Name

Last Name

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Email Address

WDLL Intake Information

Thank you for your interest in the University of the District of Columbia's Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (UDC-WDLL) division.

The primary mission of UDC-WDLL is to provide district residents with career readiness and preparedness knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully enter, remain, advance, and/or transition into in-demand, gainful employment opportunities throughout the region.

By completing this required intake form you will help us to understand how we can provide you with the career development AND academic/educational training, support services, and resources you need to achieve your career goals. Please answer as truthfully and honestly as possible.

It will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete this form. We truly thank you for your cooperation.

UDC-WDLL takes your privacy and confidentiality seriously. All information provided in this assessment will only be shared with WDLL Instructors and Staff members to support your success.

Your Success is Our Success!

Please provide the names of any applicable industry recognized certificate, credentials, or licenses you currently posses. If you do not have any or can't recall, please enter "None" in the box provided.

What is your current employment status?

Currently EmployedUnder-employedUnemployed

How many total years of work experience do you possess now?

Employer's Name

Job Title

Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

What is your current career goal?

Other (please specify)

What is your LinkedIn URL Address?

May we connect with you on Linkedin? We use the LinkedIn platform to share information between Students, potential employers, and WDLL Staff/Administrators.

YesNo

Are you interested in attending a LinkedIn workshop to create and/or enhance your LinkedIn page?

YesNo

Other: Please tell us what we can assist you with

Please tell us if you are receiving services from any of the organizations below:

Other: Please specify the other benefits you are receiving.

Would you like to speak with someone who can assist you with providing additional learning supports such as: extended testing times, etc.?

YesNo

Are you currently working in the same field and/or industry aligned with the course(s) you are interested in enrolling into?

YesNo

Please rate each activity with your level of knowledge, skill, and confidence, or select if you would like assistance in that area.

	Very	Somewhat	Not sure or would like help
I know and effectively communicate my career knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional experiences to employers.
I am aware of specific (professional) skill gaps in my career development.
I know and understand the phases of career development and preparation.
I am knowledgeable and skilled at quickly utilizing relevant and reliable career exploration and job search tools such as: Onet online, DC networks, Career Onestop, and Bureau of Labor Statistics
I know the basic workplace competencies of my stated industry/occupation.
I consistently update my master resume with additional knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences and I consistently and skillfully develop tailored resumes which clearly highlight my most relevant knowledge, skills, and work experiences, when applying to specific careers.
I respect the viewpoints of others from diverse cultures, races, ages, sex orientation, religions, and lifestyles to communicate and effectively collaborate in the workplace.
I am knowledgeable about creating a realistic strategic plan based on self and market assessments to achieve short- and long-term desired career outcomes.
I participate in career/job interviews with a clear communication strategy such as using the "STAR Method".
I strategically establish professional relationships to serve short- and long-term professional goals and more.
I effectively utilize LinkedIn to showcase my professional profile/brand and professional objectives, connecting with individuals, groups, and organizations/companies which demonstrate my career objectives.
I am prepared and ready to participate in professional networking events and activities.
I am prepared and ready to apply for employment opportunities in the industry/field I am currently interested in.

If you achieved your (long-term) dream career, what would it be?

What career goals do you want to achieve in the next 6-12 months?

On a scale of 1-8, 1 being extremely important and 8 being not important at all, please rank each of the below listed statements.

Feeling supported by Instructors and Staff

Keeping learning fun and exciting

Participating in team/group projects

Having opportunities to speak and interact with employers and professionals in the field

Participating in school-related workshops, events, and activities to achieve my career goals

Receiving support and resources to develop and achieve my career and training goals

Being recognized by Instructors, Staff, and students for my successes

Other, please specify something else that is important to you if it is not on the list above or enter N/A)

Please rate each statement based on your personal ability as True, Somewhat True, or I Don't Know.

	This is true	This is somewhat true	I'm not Sure
I can significantly influence and/or control my academic and career success
I have always worked hard to be a successful student such as: talking to my teachers often about my questions and/or concerns, asking for help when I need it, and participating in additional activities to enhance my learning.
My educational achievement is important for me to achieve my future career goals
I engage in my learning more when the educational content is personally relevant to my life
I have always participated and/or been involved in school activities and events offered outside of my classes.
I have always interacted and communicated well with most of my teachers, school staff, and administrators.
I always take time to reflect on the new knowledge I learn in class each week.
I possess strong communication skills such as: active listening, writing, speaking, presenting, and empathy.
I possess strong collaboration knowledge, skills, and abilities when working in small and large groups.
I possess strong time management skills.
I possess strong skills and abilities to find, assess, organize and use information effectively.
I possess strong organizational skills such as: organizing my class notes, schedules, assignments, and course materials.
I possess strong critical thinking skills such as the ability to analyze facts and reach valid conclusions.
I possess strong creativity by using my imagination to generate innovative ideas and ways of seeing and understanding things and concepts.
I possess strong problem solving skills to solve math problems and to complete class assignments, assessments, projects and papers.
I possess strong technology literacy skills and abilities such as using computers, tablets, software, web browsers, and presentation programs to complete daily tasks.
I possess a high level of adaptability to accept and effectively address planned and/or unplanned change(s) in the workplace.
I possess strong skills to evaluate and judge my learning and progress.
I am great at setting goals and planning for my educational and career success(es).
I possess strong "self-direction" skills to motivate and manage my responsibilities.
I possess strong personal and team leadership skills.

What educational/training goals do you want to achieve in the next 6 - 12 months?

What is the first industry-recognized certification you want to start working towards your dream career?

What information or topics do you want to discuss with your academic advisor?

Strong Interest Inventory Career Assessment: Please select one of the options below.
Note: If you choose to complete the assessment, you must do so with 3 days and attend a group interpretation meeting soon thereafter. Group interpretation sessions are held every Tuesday (virtually) from 2pm-3:30pm and every Friday (in-person at OCH campus) from 10am-11:30am. A career services team member will follow-up with you to schedule.

I would like to complete the career assessment, as soon as possible, to better decide on the career pathway and courses that best suit me.I would like to be contacted by a career services team member to take the career assessment later. I do not need/want to take a career assessment now. I only want to proceed with completing my application.

I am interested in enrolling in UDC-WDLL's Student Success: Career Preparation course. (Course Description: Topics covered in this course include fundamentals of computer literacy, academic success knowledge and skills, and employment/career success knowledge and skills. Additionally, students will receive support to successfully transition and achieve identified career preparation and educational/training goals.)

Sign me upI'd like to hear more about this courseNo, I'm not interested

Transcript Notice

Transcripts not directly issued from your former school to UDC are deemed unofficial. While an unofficial transcript may be utilized to render your admission decision, an official final transcript must be submitted before registering for classes and evaluating transfer credit if applicable.

High School from which you will graduate, graduated, or where your GED was obtained

WDLL High School Information Notice

Please provide us with information on ALL high schools attended, your grade point average, and your dates of attendance, and date of graduation. Select the Lookup High School Code link to search for your School. If you cannot find your High/Secondary School through the lookup page, you can enter the School information below

GED recipients, enter 8888 below and click on "Lookup High School Code"
Enter only the last high school you attended.
You are not required to submit GPA, dates of attendance, or date of graduation.
You will be required to submit a copy of your diploma, a transcript or proof of GED completion.

High School Code (For GED, enter 8888): Look up High School Code

Cannot Find
CEEB Code

High School Name

High School City

High School State

High School Zip

Date of Graduation (or expected date)
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What is the status of your Official Transcript from Parchment, Scoir, or your high school?

Already Requested Will be Requesting Assistance Is Requested from UDC on this process

Please upload your unofficial High School transcript.

Please upload your High School Diploma

Please upload your GED

Submission

Acknowledgements

By completing this section and then submitting the application, you are certifying that the information you have provided in the application is complete and accurate.

You also acknowledge that if any of the information in this application is found to be knowingly false or misleading then UDC has the right to revoke an admissions or scholarship decision made based on the information provided in this application.

University Compliance Equal Opportunity Statement The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action institution. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment against any person on the basis of the actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, credit information or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. This policy covers all programs, services policies, and procedures of the University, including admission to educational programs and employment.

I understand that an offer of admission is conditional, pending receipt of final transcripts showing work comparable in quality to that upon which the offer was based.

Yes

I certify that all of the information submitted in the application is my own work, factually true, and honestly presented. I authorize all schools attended to release records and authorize review of my application. I understand that I may be subject to a range of possible disciplinary actions, including admission revocation or expulsion, should the information I certified be false.

Yes

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