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Department of Employment Services

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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.

Labor Statistics

The District of Columbia’s economy is thriving- and more and more residents are getting employed.

DC Minimum Wage Increase

On July 1, 2017, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $11.50 to $12.50 per hour for all employees who do not receive gratuities.The base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $2.77 to $3.33 per hour, the first increase in almost 20 years.

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.

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.

Workforce on Wheels

Request the WOW team and mobile unit here!

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Latest

Sep 20 2017

Mayor Bowser Welcomes Young Washingtonians to the 100,000 Opportunities Hiring Fair

Companies also provided applicants with on-the-spot interviews and job offers.

Sep 19 2017

Mayor Bowser to Participate in the 100,000 Opportunity Initiative Youth Hiring Fair and Forum

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, September 20, at 9:55 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Sep 15 2017

District Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 6.4 Percent in August

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

Sep 8 2017

Mayor Bowser Announces that U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Has Removed District’s High-Risk Grantee Designation

The removal of the designation reflects the vast improvements that have been made at the DOES.

Sep 7 2017

Mayor Bowser to Highlight DC Workforce System Reforms, Host Workforce Signing Day

DC Works Week is a part of efforts to provide equal economic opportunities for all...

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...

Department of Employment Services

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