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Apprenticeship includes specified hours of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

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Services and programs provided for Insurance Carriers and Third-Party Administrators working within the District of Columbia.

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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.

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The District's Longtime Youth Leadership Institute Renamed in Honor of Founder Marion Barry

The Mayor's Youth Leadership Institute (MYLI) has been re-designated as the “Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute” in honor of the late Councilmember and former Mayor Marion S.

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Provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences.

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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.
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Experienced Employment Specialists can help you find the job you are looking for.

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First Source Law Workforce Intermediary Establishment and Reform of the First Source Amendment Act of 2011, effective February 24, 2012 (D.C.
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Living Wage Effective January 1, 2026 until June 30, 2026, the living wage rate is $17.95 per hour.
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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.
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The Pathways for Young Adults Program (PYAP)

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A transitional employment program that provides job readiness training to District residents.

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Program Overview

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a program to help older Americans get back into or remain active in the workforce.

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Get started with an unemployment claim.

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What is the unemployment insurance tax rate for a new employer in the District of Columbia?

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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.

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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.