On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Please be advised, if you receive unemployment insurance benefits, payments may be delayed due to the DOES and American Job Center locations closure. We will be available to assist you in-person or by telephone on all other weekdays. Thank you.
All federal government employees who were affected by the federal shutdown may file their initial claim online at www.dcnetworks.org. For further information please see FAQs.
American Job Center
The following American Job Centers now open for in-person services by appointment only (click on the location nearest you for an appointment):
You may also reach the American Job Center by phone at (202) 724-7000. The call center cannot schedule in-person appointments.
We offer a wide variety of on-line services and workshops to help you manage your resources and prepare to re-join the workforce. Our expert Workforce Facilitators deliver virtual workshops to enhance your skills and keep you up-to-date with the latest information and technology.
Workshops provide:
• Easy class participation using the ADOBE Connect software, a video conferencing platform.
• Instructions for navigating DC Networks, the District’s employment platform, and a place where residents can search for jobs and access labor market information.
Workshops provide:
• Easy class participation using the ADOBE Connect software, a video conferencing platform.
• Instructions for navigating DC Networks, the District’s employment platform, and a place where residents can search for jobs and access labor market information.
Choose A Workshop:
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Get to Know Your American Job Center (AJC Orientation)
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The Conversation that Gets the Job (Interviewing Skills)
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How to Complete a Job Application Using Indeed.com
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How to Complete a Job Application Using DCNETWORKS.ORG
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Resumes and Cover Letters
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Instructions for attending American Job Center Workshops:
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You will need to download Adobe Connect and Adobe Flash.
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You must register for this event to attend.
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An email address is required to register.
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Please enter your first initial and last name instead of your full name when registering.
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After registration, you will receive an email confirmation with the link needed to access the orientation at the scheduled time.
The District of Columbia’s Out-of-School (OSY) Program is supported 100% by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of awards totaling $11,678,763.
The District of Columbia's Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program is funded 100% by a $1,093,344.30 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Dislocated Worker (WIOA) program is funded 100% by a $10,070,193.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Adult (WIOA) program is funded 100% by a $4,211,055.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Youth (WIOA) program is funded 100% by a $4,638,230.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Employment Service (Wagner-Peyser) program is funded 100% by a $1,931,319.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program is funded 100% by a $485,780.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Workforce Information Grants program is funded 100% by a $291,923.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
The District of Columbia's Dislocated Worker (WIOA) program is funded 100% by a $10,070,193.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor
The District of Columbia’s Dislocated Worker (COVID) Grant program is funded 100% by a $1,245,969.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Service Details:
Related Services:
Service Contact:
American Job Center
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(202) 724-7000
Contact Fax:
(202) 673-6993
Contact TTY:
TTY
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm