Employ Prince George’s launched its inaugural Industry Bridge Program in 2017. Industry Bridge Programs are comprehensive workforce programs that align Workforce Services, Adult Education, and Occupational Skills Training to meet the workforce needs of specific In-Demand Industries in the DC Metropolitan Area.
By creating a singular focus on a specific industry sector, it allows the Board and the Community Network the ability to customize programming for Prince George’s County residents to meet the immediate needs of local businesses. Graduates of Industry Bridge Programs are in high demand due to their knowledge of the industry, industry-specific skills and qualifications, and industry-recognized credentials – which is what employers desire.
Industry Bridge Programs are led by Business Advisory Councils, comprised of Business Leaders in the DC Metropolitan Area that ensures each program is aligned with current industry trends and produces job seekers who can immediately contribute and be productive on the job.
Ready to jump-start your career? Register for an Employ Prince George’s Industry Bridge Program TODAY! The Industry Bridge Programs are the DMV’s premier sector-based programs designed to provide eligible job seekers with the FREE training and assistance to gain employment in the Region’s most in-demand industries!
Services Provided:
- Free Industry Certified Training
- Job Matching Assistance
- Supportive Services
- One-on-One Career Counseling
- Basic Skills Training
- Pre-Apprenticeship
Construction Works Program (CWP)
Construction is a high-demand, high-growth industry that powers the economy of the DC Metropolitan region. Led by business leaders across the region, the CWP program, aligns Career Services, Adult Education, and Occupational Skills Training to meet the evolving workforce needs of construction employers.
CWP programming is fully customized to address the immediate talent demands of local construction businesses, ensuring jobseekers are prepared with the skills employers need right now.
Training programs available for the following:
- Carpentry
- Commercial Painting
- Electrician
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Highway Maintenance/Repair Worker
- Welder
- Commercial & Residential Truck Driver
- General Construction Laborer
Education Partnership for IT Careers (EPIC)
Information technology and cybersecurity are among the fastest-growing, most innovative, and high-demand industries in today’s economy. The EPIC program prepares job seekers for careers in the information technology and cybersecurity industries by bridging the skills gap through occupational skills training, apprenticeships, and hands-on work-based learning experiences.
EPIC prepares jobseekers for the following careers:
- Desktop Support Specialist
- Information Security
- VPC and Hardware Repair Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Network Engineer
- Network Administration
- Coder & Graphic Designer
Hospitality and Accommodation Institute (HAI)
Hospitality and accommodation is one of the fastest-growing and most opportunity-rich industries in the region, offering diverse career pathways in retail, customer service, and food and beverage. The HAI program prepares job seekers for careers in the hospitality and accommodation industries through targeted occupational skills training and hands-on, work-based learning experiences.
Examples of careers in the industry include:
- Hotel Administrator
- Guest Services Professional
- Hotel & Lodging Security
- Restaurant Supervisor
- Cook & Sous Chef
- Retail Supervisor
- Customer Service Representative
Capital Area Healthcare Alliance (CAHA)
Healthcare is one of the highest paying, fastest growing and most in-demand industries in the United States. The CAHA program prepares job seekers for numerous healthcare careers through a combination of work based learning and occupational skills training.
Examples of careers in the industry include:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
Professional Services Institute (PSI)
There is a high demand from employers in the region to fill positions within the Professional Services industry. The PSI Program provides jobseekers with industry certified training, one-on-one career counseling, job placement assistance, basic skills training, and supportive services that place jobseekers along a career pathway beginning with employment in middle skills occupations. The PSI includes an array of specialized occupations that provide support to a wide range of industries.
Examples of careers in the industry include:
- Administration/Management
- Project Management
- Clerical/Administrative Support
- Human Resources
- Finance/Accounting
- Legal Services
- Education
Transportation and Logistics Consortium Program (TALC)
Employers across the DC Metropolitan region face strong demand for skilled workers in the Transportation and Logistics industry. The TALC Program connects jobseekers with businesses in this high-growth sector by providing free occupational skills training, industry-recognized credentials, and career readiness instruction.
Through one-on-one career counseling, job matching assistance, and supportive services, TALC helps remove barriers to employment and align participants’ skills with local workforce needs—placing them on a pathway to livable-wage careers in Transportation and Logistics.
Examples of careers in the industry include:
- Driver – Commercial & Delivery
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Warehouse Worker/Associate
- Forklift & Small Equipment Operator
- Mover & Material Handler
- Picker, Packers, & Assemblers
