CSA Lands Another Grant For Job-Training Efforts

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

In recognition of the Community Service Agency's (CSA) successful ongoing job training work, CSA has received a second grant from the MARPAT Foundation of $27,500 to continue its Building Future's work preparing DC Ward 7 and 8 residents for jobs in the construction industry.  "Combined with the existing generous contract with the General Services Agency, we expect tremendous success in helping folks find good jobs with good wages and benefits in the industry," said CSA Executive Director  Kathleen McKirchy.  "We are very grateful for this support." The funds will help CSA boost job placement and retention services for clients who have gone through CSA's pre-apprenticeship training program. – photo: Building Futures students learning how to assemble scaffolding during class; photo by Sylvia Casaro-Dietert