The Department of Employment Services' American Job Centers at DOES headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, and 899 North Capitol St NE will be open Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 am. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed. All classes and trainings at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at DOES.
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(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.
(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.
DOES Feature Content AJobseekersClaims and Disputes |
DOES Feature Content BProgram SpotlightsAll 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. 2026 MBSYEPThe 2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Application is now OPEN - CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Learn more |
DOES Feature Content CCareer Ready DCCareer Ready DC is a free service that will allow residents to discover job and career opportunities based on their individual work experience and skills. Learn MoreUNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATIONAttention Unemployment Insurance Benefits Claimants: Please be advised that the processing time for benefits payments may vary depending on your banking institution. It can take up to 72 hours for the funds to appear in your account. Thank you for your understanding. Learn More |
