Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Grand Opening of New DC Infrastructure Academy at the Historic Spingarn High School in Ward 5

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, October 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the Department of Employment Services, the DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA), and the DC Department of General Services to celebrate the grand opening of the new DCIA at the former Spingarn High School campus. The new facility will serve as DCIA’s central campus, hosting transportation, energy, and automotive training programs. 

This project is the final stage of a $73 million renovation spearheaded by the Bowser Administration and marks a significant investment by the District Government in training and connecting residents to careers in high-demand fields. The renovated facility will allow DCIA to serve more residents and expand programming in areas such as auto mechanics and construction.

When:
Thursday, October 1 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Zachary Parker, Ward 5
Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
Delano Hunter, Director, DC Department of General Services
Rodney Oddoye, Chief Operating Officer, Pepco Holdings  
Jason Weekley, Chief Operating Officer, Utilities and President, Washington Gas
Frazer Walton and Marion Bobo, Spingarn Alumni Coalition Representatives
Akeem Washington, DCIA Graduate

Where:
DCIA at Spingarn High School 
2500 Benning Road NE
*Closest Bus Routes: C57, D20*
*Closest Bikeshare: Oklahoma Ave NE & Benning Rd NE*

 Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.  

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