Economic Empowerment
The Perry Center helps people to overcome obstacles, obtain and maintain careers, and achieve family-sustaining wages.
To Enroll, Call:
(202) 312-2449
Youth Development
Serve youth from 2 to 18. Programs include a preschool program for youngsters ages 2-5, an after school program for youth ages 5-18, and summer camp for youth ages 5-13.
GED Classes
Class Schedule
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm *Orientation for classes is held twice each month on Thursday. Please call
for details 202-312-2449.
The General Education Development certificate enables people to undertake training, obtain employment, or advance in a job already held. Perry Center, Inc. GED classes and tutoring helps improve abilities in the four GED test areas: Social Studies, Science,Language Arts Reading, and Mathematics.
Perry Stories
"…all my life I thought that no one could teach me on how to be interviewed. Guess what? I was wrong. From the first day to the third week course, I was edified. It brought me to a better understanding about being myself in a professional way. I was outspoken, but this class “Job Readiness” helped me to really think and to choose the best words I needed in a proper setting." - Charles, Work Development Program Participant
Fred had a job, but was in danger of demotion or termination. He was in the GED program for 5-6 months and used that training to get a high school diploma in Prince George’s County. He received a promotion in his work amounting to $7-$8 more per hour.