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Potomac Job Corps Center

Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. 

Program Contact: Wendy Branch

1 DC Village Lane, S.W.

Washington, DC 20032

202-527-9732

Branch.Wendy@jobcorps.org

At Potomac Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people, ages 16-24, the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. There are two hospitality track students can take.

Who We Serve

Goodwill of Greater Washington

202-527-9732

Branch.Wendy@jobcorps.org

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A culinary artist wears many hats including chef and cook. They are responsible for not only making the food taste great but making it look fabulous as well. You will learn these skills:

• Tools, equipment and basic techniques used in cooking and baking
• Calculating measurements 
• Inspecting and cleaning food prep areas
• Storing and cooking food at correct temperatures
• Ensuring food quality and tracking inventory

A wide range of roles exist in the hotel and lodging industry, from servers and chefs to housekeepers and concierges. Those who can do these jobs well will always be employed.

• Making and confirming reservations
• Issuing room keys 
• Contacting housekeeping or maintenance when guests report problems
• Monitoring and keeping areas clean and safe 
• Keeping records of occupied rooms and guest accounts

Potomac Job Corps Center

Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training.

Program Contact: Wendy Branch

1 DC Village Lane, S.W.

Washington, DC 20032

Who We Serve

At Potomac Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. There are two hospitality track students can take.

A culinary artist wears many hats including chef and cook. They are responsible for not only making the food taste great but making it look fabulous as well. You will learn these skills:

• Tools, equipment and basic techniques used in cooking and baking
• Calculating measurements 
• Inspecting and cleaning food prep areas
• Storing and cooking food at correct temperatures
• Ensuring food quality and tracking inventory

A wide range of roles exist in the hotel and lodging industry, from servers and chefs to housekeepers and concierges. Those who can do these jobs well will always be employed.

• Making and confirming reservations
• Issuing room keys 
• Contacting housekeeping or maintenance when guests report problems
• Monitoring and keeping areas clean and safe 
• Keeping records of occupied rooms and guest accounts