Washington, DC: Career Readiness:
Build the Skills to Get Your Next Job

February 6-7, 2027

weekday mornings

36 educational hours
$275

au pair courses are $275 or two different one-weekend courses for $500

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Career Readiness:
Build the Skills to Get your Next Job

Whether you are planning your next job or exploring a new career path, this class will help you build the practical skills you need.

In this class, you will:

  • Improve your résumé with individualized feedback.

  • Practice interviewing and receive coaching.

  • Learn effective job search strategies.

  • Read and evaluate job postings.

  • Explore career paths that match your interests and goals.

  • Discuss education, training, or certifications that may help you reach your goals.

  • Build a professional online presence, including LinkedIn.

  • Learn practical networking strategies and professional communication.

You will be meeting at the Michael Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream and the Martin Luther King Jr. Library.

February Class Schedule:


Weds
Feb 3
7pm-9pm
online orientation

Sat-Sun
Feb 6-7
10am-5pm
in person in DC

Wed
Feb 10
online final project submission

 
 

Requirements and more information:

 

Please note: Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as classes with your teacher/other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all classes and complete all homework.

Your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your first class. At that time you will also receive details on attending class at BMCC.


Students are required to be present during all classes, including the online orientation and final project submission.

Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.

If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.

 
 
 

About your instructor:

 

Andrea Seiger

Andrea Seiger, author of "111 Places in Washington, DC You Must Not Miss", is an educator and world traveler who has lived in Washington DC for 31 years. She has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has traveled thousands of miles on the Mayan Route of Mexico. Ms. Seiger loves to road trip around the Mid-Atlantic US and beyond.

 

"I really enjoyed the positivity of our teacher. It was really inspiring and motivating!"

 

"The teacher, the classes themselves were great, I learned a lot, but when you have a teacher who is really passionate about teaching, you really have it all."

"Thank you for giving me these classes, I really learned a lot and you made a mark in my life."

 
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