CPDC began operating a community computer center at Edgewood Terrace in June of 1995. Since that time, CPDC has been teaching introductory and intermediate level computer courses for adults, kids and seniors.

The Gateway results speak for themselves. In the past two years, approximately 31 residents have participated in the Computer and Office Skills Employment Program - 1/3 now have jobs. Since March of 1997, we have trained 208 residents in the basic use of a computer, and provided an on-going after-school program for the children of Edgewood Terrace.

CPDC and The Gateway do not believe in re-inventing the wheel.  Wherever possible, The Gateway partners with experts in a particular field to augment its programs.  Two notable partners are Catholic University of America’s Metropolitan College, which offers a Business English-Skills workshop for the Computer Office Skills Employment Program, and the Anacostia Museum, a branch of the Smithsonian Institute dedicated to African-American History and the concepts of “the community museum.”