The Unemployment Insurance Benefits System will undergo system updates and will be unavailable from 8 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025, through 12 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025. We appreciate your patience while these nationwide updates are made to improve user experience.
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.
In September 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) Director Unique Morris-Hughes launched the DC Healthcare Academy to recruit, train, and support District residents to succeed in high-demand healthcare roles.
Through the DC Healthcare Academy, participants receive the training, certifications, and credentials they need to be hired into high-need healthcareer careers. DOES team look forward to expanding these partnership to increase reach and impact.
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$2 Millionpublic investment in vision and model for economic opportunities |
Training Programs for9 prioritized healthcare careers |
Participants143 slots for DC residents from |