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Empower Your Career Journey

Your FREE 12-Week Career-Readiness Program

Career Readiness

in Food & Logistics

By joining our career development program, you’ll get one-on-one coaching and job support every step of the way. Here are some highlights of what you'll receive:

  • Career Coaching

  • Wrap Around Services

  • Personalized Support & Job Connections

  • Industry Certifications

  • Self paced resource guides
    Apprenticeship opportunities

These elements work together to build your professional skills. Union Kitchen’s program is flexible and constantly updated: staff, local businesses, and past participants give feedback that shapes the curriculum.

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  • Our team offers personalized advice and regular check-ins to help you navigate the job market with confidence. We'll review your resume, help you write targeted cover letters, and practice for upcoming job interviews. 

  • You’ll receive one-on-one mentoring throughout the program, with regular check-ins to help you stay on track and build confidence.

  • We’ll highlight potential employers across the Union Kitchen ecosystem and you’ll have access to our live job directory, updated multiple times each week with 10–20 new openings—giving you a simple, convenient way to explore real opportunities as you grow your skills.

  • We offer nationally-recognized certifications such as servsafe Food Safety Handler, CPR/First-Aid, and more to add qualifications to your resume. 

  • We work with amazing partner organizations to provide wrap-around services including things like professional clothing attire and laptop loaners.

Flexible Learning Designed for You

Available In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid

Our 12-week program is designed to fit your life. Whether you prefer in-person, virtual, or hybrid learning, we meet you where you are.

You can attend in-person workshops and training sessions. Or, you can complete key parts of the curriculum from home with live support and coaching.

Choose the format that works best for your schedule, your goals, and your life.

In-Person Program Locations:

  • 538 3rd St NE DC

  • 1625 Eckington Pl NE DC

  • 430 8th St SE DC

  • 1251 9th St NW DC

  • 4104 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA

  • 5050 Lawrence Pl, Hyattsville MD

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