Empowering Career Transitions. Transforming Lives.
Driving Economic Mobility.
One career shift can change a life. Our DW&A Career Transformation Accelerator™ helps turn that shift into generational wealth. Behind every data point is a person with a purpose, and we meet them where they are to guide them toward where they’re meant to be.
Immigrants cost state and local governments $3,000 more per adult than native-born residents, driven by higher education and public service demands.
(Urban Institute, 2017)
71% of employed youth who experienced foster care earn less than $25,000 per year.
(Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2017)
Our programs help them break the earnings ceiling.
Job loss slashes income by 57% and keeps wages 25% lower a decade later.
(Brookings, 2022)
We close that gap.
Mass unemployment post-incarceration drains up to $87 billion in GDP.
(Prison Policy Initiative, 2018; Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2016)
We unlock their economic reentry.
Intimate partner violence costs approximately $3.6 trillion over the affected individuals’ lifetimes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018).
We help them rebuild careers and regain control.
Job loss slashes income by 57% and keeps wages 25% lower a decade later.
(Brookings, 2022)
We close that gap.
Immigrants contribute $1.6 trillion to the U.S. economy.
(Council on Foreign Relations, 2024)
We accelerate their upward mobility and fuel prosperity.
LGBTQ+ workers earn just 89 cents for every dollar earned by the typical worker, leaving them underpaid and undervalued.
(Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2023)
We build pathways to advancement and economic dignity.
Low wages drive $143B in public assistance spending each year.
(USDA, 2023; GAO, 2024)
We help people gain skills, secure better careers, and move off public assistance.
A 1% increase in labor force participation by people with disabilities would add $25 billion to the U.S. GDP.
(Accenture, 2018)
We open that door.
Nearly 60% of veterans earn less after leaving the military, but skills-based hiring could boost the U.S. economy by $15 billion over 10 years.
(McKinsey & Company, 2023).
We provide targeted career support to help them thrive in civilian life.
Millions of talented individuals are being left behind. People in transition—career-seekers, displaced professionals, single parents, and justice-involved individuals—face systemic barriers to employment and financial security. But with the right strategy, education, and connections, they can secure competitive, high-paying roles that change their lives forever.
The Institute mobilizes resources to provide personalized career consulting, workforce development strategies, and economic empowerment programs that unlock long-term financial stability.
Includes: DW&A Career Interest Accelerator™, DW&A Career Planning & Labor Market Analysis Accelerator™
Includes: DW&A Personal Branding Accelerator™, Resume Accelerator™, Pitch Accelerator™, Strategic Positioning Accelerator™, Social Channels Accelerator™
Show up with confidence. Earn what you’re worth. Learn to navigate behavioral interviews and salary negotiations like a pro—with tools, scripts, and coaching tailored to your career goals.
Includes: Behavioral-Based Interviewing Accelerator™, Salary Negotiation Accelerator™
From your wardrobe to your business mindset, we help you elevate your professional image and speak the language of strategy.
Help individuals in transition by making a tax-deductible donation to the DD ME Wells Foundation.
Become a Wells Impact Partner by supporting career seekers every month on their journey to economic stability.
Sponsor a career coaching scholarship for someone overcoming systemic barriers to employment.
Fuel transformation
Fund high-impact initiatives
Let's build a more equitable workforce
DD ME Wells Institute provides career training, financial education, and employment services to help individuals achieve economic independence. We’re committed to transforming lives through practical skills development and personalized support.
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Disclaimer: The DW&A Career Transformation Accelerator
has supported clients in achieving significant outcomes, including salary increases of $35,000 or more. However, results are not guaranteed and vary based on individual factors such as professional background, engagement level, market dynamics, and application of program strategies.
People in Transition are individuals navigating pivotal life or career changes who are ready to move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strategy.
Their current circumstances do not define them, they are propelled by purpose, resilience, and their unique gifts and talents. We don’t see vulnerability.
We see momentum.
And anyone can be a Person in Transition.
