Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington (Catholic Charities D.C.) operates 58 programs in 36 locations throughout Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Through many of these programs, employees provide adult education to community members by teaching courses such as green construction, GED preparation, English as a second language, and employment skills.

Catholic Charities D.C.’s adult educators are subject matter experts, many of whom have little formal experience in adult education