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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?
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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. If you are an apprentice and would like to submit a formal complaint here are the procedures to follow:
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Worker Rights and Information DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WORKER RIGHTS
Do you know your rights as a Tipped 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 Morr

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The DC Commission on Poverty studies poverty issues, evaluates current and previous poverty reduction initiatives, and makes recommendations to the Mayor and the Council for strengthening and enhancing the economic status of persons experiencing poverty in the District.   The Commission...
DC Infrastructure Academy
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

Federal Government
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1. Can I file a new claim while the Federal government is shutdown?
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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.

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