Our mission
of the Universal Center for Development is to provide a comprehensive
program that integrates academic and vocational training for young adults
with disabilities, the socially and economically disadvantaged and those
re-entering the community from incarceration, that will assist them in
acquiring marketable skills necessary for survival in a technological
society.
Founded in 2004, the Universal Center for Development (UCD)
is a District of Columbia non-profit organization, established for
metropolitan area adults ages 16 and over.
The Founder and
Chief Executive Officer of Universal Center for Development,
Steven Willis was educated in the District of Columbia Public
Schools. As a learning disabled student, Steven often faced
learning challenges and recieved poor grades and eventually--dropped
out of school. These experiences helped him to realize learning
is a lifelong process and the community must be involved in
assisting young adults in meeting the ever-growing educational
challenges. Steven is a gifted craftsman in carpentry, construction,
kitchen and bath cabinetmaking. His vision through sharing
his talents is to enable others to learn trades, skills and
competencies necessary for successful career development.
We will provide a change-oriented environment
developed in partnership with key area businesses, corporations and community
organizations with special expertise and training capabilities.
UCD
Programs will include innovative approaches to hands on
computer training, use of animated graphics, multimedia
communication as well as, specialized training in cabinet making
for kitchen and bath. We will prepare each participant for
entry level opportunities that will allow them to meet
their full employment potential and become self sufficient.
We will train tomorrow's workforce leaders!
