Highlights of Supportive Services Workshops
HIV/AIDS Information Tables: This year the department worked with La Clinica del
Pueblo in educating the student body about HIV/AIDS. La Clinica del Pueblo HIV/AIDS
counselors provided critical, life-saving information to the student body and distributed
over 1,048 HIV/AIDS prevention packets over the two-day period.
HIV/AIDS Workshop: La Clinica del Pueblo HIV/AIDS counselors provided
interactive workshops addressing HIV/AIDS prevention to the entire student body in
each individual classroom. A total of 1,339 students attended the workshop.
Domestic Violence Workshop: This year the Department worked with four community
agencies: DC Rape Crisis Center, Break the Cycle, My Sister’s Place, and Women
Empowered Against Domestic Violence in educating the student body about domestic
violence, the rights of the victim, reporting, “breaking the cycle,” and identifying local as
well as national resources. The workshop was provided to the entire student body in each
individual classroom. A total of 1,061 students attended the workshop.
Police/Community Workshop: This year the Department worked together with the
Latino Liaison Unit of the Metropolitan Police Department to educate the student body
regarding safety tips and police/community relations. Workshops were held in assembly
format. A total of 1,021 students attended the workshop.
Adults on the Move Workshop: This workshop was conducted by a College Board
representative. The workshop was attended by students interested in pursuing a college
degree/vocational certification. The workshop informed students on next steps, academic
requirements, and financial planning. A total of 61 students attended the workshop.
Financial Aid Workshop: This workshop was conducted by a college board
representative building upon the “Adults on the Move Workshop.” A presentation was
given on the application process, the difference between grants and loans, community
colleges, four-year colleges, and public and private colleges/universities. Students
interested in applying for financial aid attended the workshop. A total of 31 students
attended the workshop.
American Beauty Academy: The workshop was conducted by a representative of The
American Beauty Academy. The workshop was attended by students interested in
obtaining a cosmetology certificate. A total of 45 students attended the workshop.
Building Maintenance Program: The workshop was conducted by a representative
from The Catholic Community Services. The workshop was attended by students
interested in a career in building maintenance. A total of 31 students attended the
workshop.