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The center offers businesses and job-seekers a comprehensive array of employment services. 

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What is the DC Apprenticeship Council?

The DC Apprenticeship Council was established by Public Law 387 in the 79th Congress on May 21, 1946. It is one of the 27 State Apprenticeship Councils.

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The next, D.C Youth Apprenticeship Advisory Council (YAAC) Meeting and D.C Apprenticeship Council (DCAC) Meeting will be held on July 30th.

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There are Federal as well as State regulations that govern Apprenticeship. Below is a list of those regulations:

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A highly flexible training system that combines on-the-job learning and classroom instruction.

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The Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training (OAIT) has established a compliance hotline to report issues, ask questions, and get information on construction projects in the District of Columbia.

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As part of its oversight responsibility, the Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training investigates complaints associated with registered apprenticeship programming.
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Worker Rights and Information DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WORKER RIGHTS
Do you know your rights as a Worker in the District?

Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act
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In September 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) Director Unique Morris

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The DC Commission on Poverty is charged with advising the Mayor and the DC Council on policies and programs that reduce poverty and promote economic
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DC Infrastructure Academy

The District of Columbia Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) is a key initiative of Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration, led by the Department of Employment Services.

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The Dislocated Worker program is designed to help District workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment.

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Division of State Initiatives Partnerships 

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Services and programs provided for employers working within the District of Columbia.

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Unemployment insurance is a federal-state program that provides temporary benefits to workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own, and who are able an

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      1.    If I filed a claim during the federal government shutdown, can I resume my claim where I left off? 
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Los Programas de Formación combinan la capacitación en el lugar de trabajo e instrucciones en un salón de clases, enseñando a los trabajadores los aspectos prácticos y teóricos de ocupaciones altamente calificadas.

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DC has a significant need for skilled healthcare workers in critical healthcare roles.

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The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District youth ages 14 - 21.