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DC Infrastructure Academy

Due to a facility issue, the DC Infrastructure Academy and the American Job Center - SE, located at 2330 Pomeroy Rd. SE, will temporarily close.

Classes and services have shifted to the DOES headquarters at 4058 Minnesota Ave, NE until further notice. Customers may visit one of the other American Job Center locations for information on programs and services.

 

The District of Columbia Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) is a key initiative of Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration, led by the Department of Employment Services.

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District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Improves to 6.1 Percent in February
(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 6.1 percent in February 2022; this was a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised January 2022 rate of 6.3 percent.
American Job Center Reopens to Aid District Recovery

(WASHINGTON, DC) – As part of Washington DC’s reopening, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) will begin providing in-person services at the American Job Center at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington DC 20019.

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Program Spotlights

The 2022 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) Certifications will end Saturday, March 12, 2022.  Go to summerjobs.dc.gov

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Unemployment Benefits

The DC Office of Unemployment Compensation (OUC) is a resource to help DC residents, workers, and employers overcome workforce challenges. The primary goal of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program is to provide temporary wage replacement to eligible unemployed individuals. This support also helps to stimulate the local economy by maintaining a level of consumer spending during an economic decline.

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About DOES

The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities.

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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.

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