On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Please be advised, if you receive unemployment insurance benefits, payments may be delayed due to the DOES and American Job Center locations closure. We will be available to assist you in-person or by telephone on all other weekdays. Thank you.
All 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.
The current DC Apprenticeship Council members are as follows:
The current DC Apprenticeship Council members are as follows:
Public Representatives
- Fred Howell, Chairperson
- Courtland Cox
- Vacant
Employer Representatives
- William Dean
- John Xanthos
- Frank Chiaramonte
Employee Representatives
- Leroy Watson
- Violet Carter
- Steve Lanning
Government Representatives
- Vacant – Superintendent’s Delegate