💼 Ready to navigate your next steps?
 
1️⃣ File for Unemployment: does.dcnetworks.org or (202) 724-7000
 
2️⃣ Find your next career: CareerReadyDC.com
✨ AI job matches
✨ Resumes made easy
✨ Career planning
 
We’ve got the resources to help you succeed! 💪

Want to know more about all things #DCPaidFamilyLeave? Join us for a Monday webinar!

Learn more at
💻 dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov

#DOESConnects #DCPaidFamilyLeave #TogetherDC

DC #veterans, spouses, and transitioning service members, this is an event you do not want to miss!

Veterans Career & Networking Event Series

Friday, November 6 at 10:00 AM
American Job Center - Downtown, 899 N. Capitol St. NE

Learn more and register at bit.ly/4iy2RO5

DOES Office of Youth Programs celebrated the swearing-in of 18 members of the 2026-27 Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute Youth Government.

DC youth are stepping into leadership roles with a commitment to civic engagement, service, and making an impact in their communities.

Due to street closure, the DOES Headquarters and the American Job Center - HQ will open at 10:30 am today, Thursday, October 29, 2026.

All other DOES and American Job Center locations are open and operating for regular business hours.

It's not too late...register for tomorrow's DC Wage Theft Awareness Conference, TODAY!

Employer/Employees: 8:30 am
Government Agencies: 11:30 am

Companies learn about maintaining compliance with the wage laws, and workers about their rights.

RSVP -- bit.ly/4yXXPBy

Are you experienced and certified in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or another construction industry career?

DOES x @GrunleyBuilds Hiring Event

⏰ Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 AM
📍 DOES Headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave. NE

Register and learn more - bit.ly/4jXp4Hw

🚨 Attention DC #veterans, spouses, and transitioning service members

Veterans Career & Networking Event Series
⏰ Friday, November 6 at 10:00 AM
📍 American Job Center - Downtown, 899 N. Capitol St. NE

Learn more and register at bit.ly/4yZpL7P See less

For six years, #DCPaidFamilyLeave has empowered District workers to care for what matters most. 💙

On October 1, program changes went into effect.

But what hasn’t changed is our commitment to DC workers.

Learn more at
💻 dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov

#DOESConnects #TogetherDC

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, DOES and all American Job Centers are closed on Monday, October 12, 2026.
 
Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
 
You can access our online services at does.dc.gov.

Today, Mayor Bowser joined DOES and DGS to celebrate the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art DC Infrastructure Academy training center at the historic Spingarn HS where DC residents will launch careers in fields like construction, energy, and transportation.

Did you know? The reason for separation drives unemployment insurance (UI) eligibility.

The Separation Information Exchange through SIDES E-Response allows DC employers to submit information electronically. Learn more today.

#DCEmployers #SIDESEResponse #UnemploymentInsurance

September is Workforce Development Month— at DOES, we invest in Washingtonians everyday!

Our mission is simple: support residents at every stage of their career journey and build pathways that lead to long-term success!

 📲 Explore does.dc.gov

#WorkforceMonth #NWDM

9/9: First & Goal: the New Commanders Stadium Construction Kick-Off & Resource Expo

DC Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) | Small Businesses | Contractors | Vendors | Suppliers

DOES hosting Compliance, First Source, and Apprenticeship workshops.

You don’t want to miss it!

Our students in DC are just about to wrap up their second week of school.
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Here’s what our young people did this summer to make sure they had a strong start:
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• 8,000+ enrolled in DPR's summer camp
• 15,000+ employed with MBSYEP
• 400 in Career Ready Early Scholars Program

👋 Hey DC!
There are two days until the 2026-2027 High School Internship Program application closes!

The application deadline is Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Apply today at summerjobs.dc.gov

#YourFutureStartsNow #HSIP

Today’s air quality carries an even higher risk for children, teens, and anyone with asthma or other respiratory conditions.

MBSYEP + CRESP Employer Hosts Are:

- Limiting outdoor activities
- Keeping youth indoors
- Monitoring health strictly
- Supporting asthma management

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨

The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship deadline has been extended! Apply by July 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM.

Don’t wait — complete your application today at summerjobs.dc.gov

⏰ 2026 MBSYEP participants, ages 18-24 — don't leave money on the table!
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The application for the 2026 Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship closes Monday at 5p.

$2,500 towards college, advance training, or the military.

✅ Complete your application at summerjobs.dc.gov

Due to a building power outage, in-person services at the DOES and American Job Center Headquarters (4058 Minnesota Ave, NE) will operate on a 2-hour delay today. Online services operating as scheduled. File unemployment insurance claims at does.dc.gov.

Happy Father’s Day!
 
DOES celebrates every figure that embodies the role of “Dad,” not only in our homes, but also in the workplace and our communities. On this day, we see you! 💐