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Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Mayor Bowser Kicks off application period for 2019 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.

Department of Employment Services Is Hiring

Interested in a career with the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES)? DOES will host an invitation-only hiring event on January 30.

Federal Shutdown

Important Notice for Federal Employees Who Were Furloughed Due to the Federal Government Shutdown

Unemployment Compensation

The District offers two ways to file for unemployment compensation – via the Internet and the phone. We strongly encourage that customers seeking unemployment benefits do so...

Welcome to the American Job Center

The Department of Employment Services provides career counseling, resume assistance, job placement, vocational training, access to online services, information about local and national labor markets, unemployment insurance, and much more.

UI Tax Employer Self-Service Portal

DOES introduces the Employer Self-Service Portal (ESSP) – an online system designed to help employers and agents file unemployment insurance wage reports and pay unemployment insurance taxes.

Paid Family Leave

The Department of Employment Services is proud to announce the establishment of the Office of Paid Family Leave. Beginning July 1, 2020, private employees who work in the District, regardless of their place of residence, will be eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits.

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Jan 18 2019

District of Columbia Unemployment Improves from a Year Ago to 5.5 Percent in December

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Jan 17 2019

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Application Period for 2019 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

MBSYEP 2019 will begin on Monday, June 24, 2019 and will end on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Jan 16 2019

Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Application Period for 2019 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Mayor to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of SYEP, Connecting Generations of Washingtonians to Enriching...

Jan 3 2019

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.1 Percent for November

(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today...

Dec 28 2018

District Announces Extended Hours to Support Unemployment Claim Filers

(WASHINGTON, DC) – As Mayor Muriel Bowser appeals to President Donald Trump

Apr 19 2017

Pathways to Work program aims to help unemployed people in D.C.

D.C. Council member David Grosso met Wednesday with the inaugural class of the Pathways to Work job...

Apr 19 2017

Utility Workforce Training Coming to D.C.

District residents will now have the opportunity to join a workforce training program that will...

Apr 19 2017

Finding Summer Jobs for D.C. Youth

Chris and Markette learn how the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is working to provide...

Apr 7 2017

Workforce on Wheels & Safer, Stronger DC Resource and Opportunity Fair

The Community Partnerships Office of Safer, Stronger DC and the DC Department of Employment...

Mar 12 2017

Progress has been the motivation for immigration to the United States.

During the 2016 election, the issue of employment was the most important for the majority of the...

Project Empowerment Program

Project Empowerment is a transitional employment program that offers job readiness training and subsidized earnings to District residents who face significant barriers to employment.

Department of Employment Services

Office Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993
TTY: (202) 698-4817
Email: [email protected]