Services
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.
Provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences.
Experienced Employment Specialists can help you find the job you are looking for.
Effective July 1, 2026, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $18.40 per hour.
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.
DC DOES has partnered with healthcare providers and training institutions to create accessible training programs for health care careers.
Learn more about each of these training partnerships.