The Achievement Centers

The Achievement Centers contain all the key ingredients necessary to help youth develop their strengths, confidence in their ability to succeed, a sense of belonging, and important ways to value and serve the larger community. There is a diversity of wraparound supports and service providers available to DC youth and committed youth at the ACs. The following available services and supports purposefully emphasize the key areas of work, education, relationships, community, health, and creativity:

Academic Supports Work Readiness and Job Placement Vocational Skills Training Cultural Arts Programs Basic Need Resources (food & clothing) Housing Stability Supports (only offered to committed youth) Health, Wellness & Fitness Coaching Mental Health Support and Psychoeducational Groups Life Skills Training Restorative Justice Structured Outings, Activities & Events

Community Service Community Resources Social Skills Development Family Support & Engagement Groups Entrepreneurship Training Apprenticeships & Internships Youth Council Youth Peer Advocates Youth Engagement Specialist Mentors

 

*All youth who wish to participate in DYRS programs, events, and trainings must present a government-issued ID before participating.

 

 

OUR LOCATION

 

2101 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE - Suite C, Washington, DC 20020 | (202) 576-8390

 

For more information on the Achievement Centers, please contact [email protected]

 

Progressive Life Center provides Administrative Oversight of the Achievement Center.

 

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CURRENT PROGRAMS

VOLT Professional Braiding

A two hours a day, four days a week professional braiding, natural hair care, and entrepreneurship program.

 

Snob Nails

A 12-week nail technician licensing course.

 

For more information on the Achievement Centers Programs, please contact [email protected]

 

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Achievement Centers Calendar

 

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FORMS

Please fill out the appropriate forms by clicking on the links below:

• Client Confidentiality Agreement: https://dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/f/ClientConfidentialityAgreement
• Minor Community Programming Consent: https://dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/f/CommunityProgrammingConsent
• Adult Community Programming Consent: https://dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdultCommunityProgrammingConsent
• Minor Transport Waiver: https://dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/f/MinorTransportWaiver
• Adult Transport Waiver: https://dcgov.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdultTransportWaiver
• AC Program Registration form: Program Registration Form
• Chef Kenny: Food Survey

 

 

 

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