There are many ways that DC residents can get career assistance from programs and services supported by the DC government. This document shows the various steps that a DC resident might take if they are looking for education, training, or need job search support.
Kamolika Das
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Lower Rent Means More Cash for the Basics
by Kamolika Das
Creating more affordable housing would not only help DC residents stay in their homes and communities, it would also dramatically increase their available income by lowering severely burdensome rents.
What’s In the Approved FY 2020 Budget for Employment and Training?
by Kamolika Das
Summary: $3.3 million in total funding for the DC Infrastructure Academy, including $2.6 million in local dollars $9.4 million to support start of the Paid Family and Medical Leave program in FY 2020 $250,000 to continue the Aspire to Entrepreneurship training...
Promoting Equitable Housing Policy Through the Comprehensive Plan
by Kamolika Das
The Comp Plan can either uphold and exacerbate existing inequities throughout the District, or lawmakers can design it to stem the tide of economic and residential segregation. We urge the Council to preserve the protections and vision included in the draft plan.
Testimony of Kamolika Das at the Public Hearing on Bill 23-133, Supporting Essential Workers Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act of 2019
by Kamolika Das
Chairperson Silverman and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony. My name is Kamolika Das and I am a Policy Analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. DCFPI is a non-profit organization that promotes budget choices to address DC’s...
CFO Overreach in Events DC Surplus Would Eliminate Opportunity to Address Deplorable Public Housing Conditions
by Kamolika Das
The DC Council wants to use the Events DC surplus to address deplorable public housing conditions. The CFO is trying to undermine this plan.
Testimony of Kamolika Das At the Public Hearing on the Paid Leave to Vote Amendment Act of 2019
by Kamolika Das
Chairperson Allen and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Kamolika Das and I am a Policy Analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. DCFPI promotes opportunity and widespread prosperity for all residents of the District of...
Addressing Lead Exposure Is A Critical First Step Towards Racial Equity
by Kamolika Das
DC recently closed its Lead Safe Washington program due to mismanagement of federal funds, which means the District is losing $4 million in foregone funding over 3 years. The Council should replace those funds now rather than leaving low-income children of color at risk.
Testimony of Kamolika Das At the Budget Oversight Hearing for the Department of Employment Services and Workforce Investment Council
by Kamolika Das
Chairperson Silverman and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Kamolika Das and I am a Policy Analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. DCFPI promotes opportunity and widespread prosperity for all residents of the...
Testimony of Kamolika Das At the Budget Oversight Hearing on the DC Housing Authority
by Kamolika Das
Chairperson Bonds and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Kamolika Das and I am a housing policy analyst at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. DCFPI promotes opportunity and widespread prosperity for all residents of the...
The Federal Shutdown Should Reignite Discussion about Tapping DC’s Reserves
by Kamolika Das
Using a portion of DC’s reserves, instead of immediately putting it into savings, could help ensure that lost tax revenue due to the shutdown doesn’t force cuts in services like schools or health care.