LAYC Career Academy PCS

LAYC Career Academy PCS is a public charter school in Washington, DC, dedicated to empowering young people aged 16-30. The academy provides a college preparatory education, career training in high-growth occupations, and college-credit classes. Students can pursue pathways in Information Technology, Medical Assistance, and college credits through dual enrollment programs. The school envisions a future where all youth in DC can launch careers with advancement opportunities and become engaged community members. LAYC Career Academy supports students with industry training and helps them earn industry-recognized certifications.

LAYC Career Academy offers a range of educational and career training programs. The GED preparation program helps students earn their high school credential, with financial assistance available for official GED exams. The Medical Assistant program trains students for clinical settings, while the IT program provides certifications like IC3, Microsoft Office Associate, and CompTIA. Dual enrollment programs with Bard College and the University of the District of Columbia Community College allow students to earn college credits at no cost. Additional services include breakfast and lunch, transportation assistance, and professional development workshops. Each student is assigned a Student Support Specialist to help with non-academic needs such as housing, childcare, and transportation.

LAYC Career Academy is located at 750 First St NE Suite 300, Washington, DC 20002. The school provides transportation assistance, including DC One Cards for free metro access. Classes run Monday to Friday, with breakfast from 8:30 am to 8:55 am and lunch from 12 pm to 12:55 pm. The academy is tuition-free for DC residents aged 16-24. Enrollment is open year-round with rolling admissions. Required documentation includes proof of age, DC residency, health records, and, for certain programs, a high school credential. The school operates on a trimester system with frequent breaks and does not currently offer evening classes.