The Unemployment Insurance Benefits System and Virtual One Stop will undergo system maintenance and will be unavailable Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 6:00 am until 11:00 am. Unemployment Insurance claimants can file their weekly certification via Interactive Voice Response by calling (202) 724-7000. We appreciate your patience during this system testing.
The Department of Employment Service (DOES) offers a variety of employment and training services for youth and adult DC residents. Our Program Guide details the many ways we connect job seekers and employers to opportunities to meet existing workforce needs and build stronger, working communities.
