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.
DCAHC - Vision
Our Vision
Lead sustainable healthcare sector partnerships to:
- Create economic opportunities for DC residents through accessible pathways to family-sustaining careers
- Fill crucial healthcare roles with a sustainable pipeline of trained & credentialed workers for current and new healthcare facilities
- Enhance community health with high-quality healthcare services
- Transform the healthcare workforce landscape in DC, making it a model for other cities nationwide.