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Vision Forward

Aligning with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s #Fairshot initiative, DOES' Vision Forward reaffirms the agency’s mission of preparing District residents to compete locally and globally for in-demand jobs and providing DC-based businesses a skilled workforce to hire from. Through six guiding principles, Vision Forward emphasizes how DOES will engage, build and promote the District’s workforce.

Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.

Welcome to DOES en Español website

DOES en español will allow Spanish speaking customers to access information about the programs and services offered by the Department of Employment Services in Spanish

Bienvenido al sitio web DOES en español

DOES en español permitirá a los clientes de habla hispana acceder a información sobre los programas y servicios ofrecidos por el Departamento de Servicios de Empleo en español.

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.

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...

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.

Special Programs

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Feb 5 2020

Washington Metro’s Unemployment at 2.7 percent in December

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

Jan 31 2020

Mayor Bowser Launches Application Period for 2020 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser officially launched the application period for the...

Jan 24 2020

DC Unemployment Holds Steady at 5.3 Percent in December

(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services reported today that...

Jan 3 2020

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.8 Percent for November

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

Dec 20 2019

DC Unemployment at 5.3 Percent in November

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

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 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 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...

DOES en español

DOES en español will allow Spanish speaking customers to access information about the programs and services offered by the Department of Employment Services in Spanish.

DOES en español permitirá a los clientes de habla hispana acceder a información sobre los programas y servicios ofrecidos por el Departamento de Servicios de Empleo en español.

Department of Employment Services

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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