The American Job Centers at DOES headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, and 899 North Capitol St NE will open Wed., Jan. 28, 2026 at 10am. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed. All in-person classes, trainings, and events at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled. Residents can file unemployment insurance claims HERE.
Services
Federal Government Shutdown Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Apprenticeship includes specified hours of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Services and programs provided for Insurance Carriers and Third-Party Administrators working within the District of Columbia.
The Department of Employee Services offers opportunities for you to gain the skills to excel in a rewarding career. The team guides job seekers through the search—from application to interview to the hiring. Friendly staff offer insight into local and regional employment trends.
Labor Standards administers and enforces the District of Columbia labor laws. The office investigates wage complaints, evaluates employee and employer safety/health in the workplace and adjudicates compensation/medical care claims for private-sector employees injured in the course of employment.
The District's Longtime Youth Leadership Institute Renamed in Honor of Founder Marion Barry
Provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences.
The American Job Center (AJC) provides the same range of services to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) as are provided to non-MSFW job seekers.
The Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) provides onsite consultation services to private-sector employers in the District of Columbia.
Experienced Employment Specialists can help you find the job you are looking for.
First Source Law
Workforce Intermediary Establishment and Reform of the First Source Amendment Act of 2011, effective February 24, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-84).
Living Wage
Effective January 1, 20265 until June 30, 2026, the living wage rate is $17.95 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2026, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $18.40 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2026, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $18.40 per hour.
The Out-of-School Program provides occupational skills training, career awareness counseling, work readiness modules, basic education, GED preparation, supported internship experiences, as well as vocational skills training.
A transitional employment program that provides job readiness training to District residents.
What is the unemployment insurance tax rate for a new employer in the District of Columbia?
Program Overview
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provides benefits and support to workers who become unemployed or are threatened with job loss due to the impact of international trade.