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Veteran Services

Veterans are entitled to receive a priority in service that includes the following:

  • A 24-hour "Veterans Only" hold on all new job orders that the Department of Employment Services workforce system receives.
  • Placement of qualified veterans' résumés before non-veterans' résumés on job order screens that Employment Developement Department staff or prospective employers view.
  • Assistance from Veterans Specialists who are dedicated to providing priority employment and training services to veterans.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Honorable Discharge (DD-214)
Service Contact: 
American Job Center
Contact Email: 
does@dc.gov
Contact Phone: 
(202) 724-7000
Contact Fax: 
(202) 673-6993
Contact TTY: 
TTY
Office Hours: 
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm