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.
Apprenticeship Regulations
There are Federal as well as State regulations that govern Apprenticeship. Below is a list of those regulations:
- Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 29 for the Registration of Apprenticeship Programs [PDF]
- Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 30 for Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship [PDF]
- DC Apprenticeship Council Rules and Regulations
Find more information on the rules and regulations for the District of Columbia's state plan for equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship training.
More Information
Service Contact:
Office of Apprenticeship Information and Training
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(202) 698-5099
Contact Fax:
(202) 698-5721
Contact TTY:
TTY
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm