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, 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 each with special expertise and training capabilities.