Your Career in Door Security & Safety Starts Here
Workforce Development Program
The Workforce Development Program is a joint program from the Door Security and Safety Foundation (DSSF) and the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) preparing high school and college students to enter the door security and safety profession with foundational industry knowledge.
Doors create pathways, define transitions and provide privacy and protection. Doors are a simple, yet critical part of the infrastructure of our everyday lives. The door and door hardware professionals create and distribute allow us all to exist in community spaces that are accessible, efficient, and safe. Pursuing a career in the door hardware industry is not only an impactful and essential profession but also increasingly in demand.
This initiative opens the door for young people to discover a rewarding and often overlooked career path — one that doesn’t require a college degree, offers near-guaranteed job security, and boasts high salary potential earlier than many other industries.
What’s included?
- FREE, self-paced online coursework with no prerequisites:
- COR101 – Fundamentals of Architectural Doors and Hardware
- COR102 – Introduction to Building Codes
- Students earn the DHIA certificate after completing 40+ hours of coursework.
- Upon completion they will receive a digital copy of their DHIA certificate indicating their successful completion.
- After certification, students are given access to DHI’s Career Center, viewed by hundreds of companies nationwide, and promoted to local employers seeking new employees.
What are the requirements for eligibility?
- Must be enrolled in their respective high school or university as an active student.
- Must never have worked for a distributor or manufacturer company within our industry.
- Must have a valid email address and ability to access courses online.