Job-Seeking Services

The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) was created to put DC Residents to Work.  DOES provides job seekers with a number of employment opportunities. DOES provides job-seekers with many employment opportunities through its American Job Centers. Each center provides career counseling, career planning, resume assistance, job placement assistance, classroom and on-the-job training, access to online job announcements, information about local and national labor markets, unemployment compensation and much more.

• American Job Centers - Activity Calendar and Locations
• DCNetworks.org
• DC Government Job Listings 
• Project Empowerment
• List of Hot Jobs  
• DC Public Library - DC Job Seekers
• Path2Work

To be eligible you must be at least 18 years of age, a District resident and meet Workforce Investment Act income requirements. All residents will be required to submit proof of the following:

• Proof of Birth
• Proof of Social Security Number
• Proof of DC Residency
• Proof of Family Income
• Proof of Family Size
• Proof of Selective Service (males 18 and older)