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We’re the Department of Employment Services— empowering the District’s workforce through career opportunities, training, and support that lasts. From summer jobs to lifelong careers, we’re here to help DC.
Follow along as #DOESConnects you to opportunity.
We’re the Department of Employment Services— empowering the District’s workforce through career opportunities, training, and support that lasts. From summer jobs to lifelong careers, we’re here to help DC.
Follow along as #DOESConnects you to opportunity.
Happy Holidays! 🌟
Today, December 24, at 2:00 pm
and Thursday, December 25, the DC Department of Employment Services and all American Job Center locations will be closed in
observance of the Christmas holiday.
You can access our online services at does.dc.gov 🔗
Today, December 24, at 2:00 pm
and Thursday, December 25, the DC Department of Employment Services and all American Job Center locations will be closed in
observance of the Christmas holiday.
You can access our online services at does.dc.gov 🔗
December 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy Holidays! 🌟
Today, December 24, at 2:00 pm
and Thursday, December 25, the DC Department of Employment Services and all American Job Center locations will be closed in
observance of the Christmas holiday.
You can access our online services at does.dc.gov 🔗
Today, December 24, at 2:00 pm
and Thursday, December 25, the DC Department of Employment Services and all American Job Center locations will be closed in
observance of the Christmas holiday.
You can access our online services at does.dc.gov 🔗
🏃🏃♀️💨 Move. Groove. Lead. 💪
Today, our Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) leaders kicked off Wellness Saturdays at Turkey Thicket Rec Center with energy and intention!
✨ Healthy habits. Confident leadership.
Today, our Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) leaders kicked off Wellness Saturdays at Turkey Thicket Rec Center with energy and intention!
✨ Healthy habits. Confident leadership.
December 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
🏃🏃♀️💨 Move. Groove. Lead. 💪
Today, our Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) leaders kicked off Wellness Saturdays at Turkey Thicket Rec Center with energy and intention!
✨ Healthy habits. Confident leadership.
Today, our Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) leaders kicked off Wellness Saturdays at Turkey Thicket Rec Center with energy and intention!
✨ Healthy habits. Confident leadership.
🤝 Real connections. Real opportunities.
At the DSI Hiring Event, participants met face-to-face with employers ready to hire 💼✨
From resume-ready to role-ready—this was access in action! 💪🏽📋
Learn more at does.dc.gov.
#DOESConnects
At the DSI Hiring Event, participants met face-to-face with employers ready to hire 💼✨
From resume-ready to role-ready—this was access in action! 💪🏽📋
Learn more at does.dc.gov.
#DOESConnects
December 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🤝 Real connections. Real opportunities.
At the DSI Hiring Event, participants met face-to-face with employers ready to hire 💼✨
From resume-ready to role-ready—this was access in action! 💪🏽📋
Learn more at does.dc.gov.
#DOESConnects
At the DSI Hiring Event, participants met face-to-face with employers ready to hire 💼✨
From resume-ready to role-ready—this was access in action! 💪🏽📋
Learn more at does.dc.gov.
#DOESConnects
DC’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 6.2% in September — but our workforce is still gaining jobs.
🗣️ “A small rise in unemployment doesn’t define us. Our community is strong, resilient, and moving forward, together.”
— Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, DOES Director
🗣️ “A small rise in unemployment doesn’t define us. Our community is strong, resilient, and moving forward, together.”
— Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, DOES Director
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
DC’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 6.2% in September — but our workforce is still gaining jobs.
🗣️ “A small rise in unemployment doesn’t define us. Our community is strong, resilient, and moving forward, together.”
— Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, DOES Director
🗣️ “A small rise in unemployment doesn’t define us. Our community is strong, resilient, and moving forward, together.”
— Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, DOES Director
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Federal workers face major threats in 2026 — agency cuts, shutdown risks, and more RIFs. Join us to hear from
AFGE & @dcdoes.bsky.social on what’s happening, what support exists, and how workers can stay protected.
🔗 Register: mobilize.us/dcdemsward3
AFGE & @dcdoes.bsky.social on what’s happening, what support exists, and how workers can stay protected.
🔗 Register: mobilize.us/dcdemsward3
December 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Federal workers face major threats in 2026 — agency cuts, shutdown risks, and more RIFs. Join us to hear from
AFGE & @dcdoes.bsky.social on what’s happening, what support exists, and how workers can stay protected.
🔗 Register: mobilize.us/dcdemsward3
AFGE & @dcdoes.bsky.social on what’s happening, what support exists, and how workers can stay protected.
🔗 Register: mobilize.us/dcdemsward3
🎉 Team DOES + the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington hosted a Hospitality Hiring Event connecting DC Washingtonians to interviews, offers, and next steps.
Missed it? Follow us for more career events.
#DOESConnects #DCisHiring
Missed it? Follow us for more career events.
#DOESConnects #DCisHiring
December 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎉 Team DOES + the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington hosted a Hospitality Hiring Event connecting DC Washingtonians to interviews, offers, and next steps.
Missed it? Follow us for more career events.
#DOESConnects #DCisHiring
Missed it? Follow us for more career events.
#DOESConnects #DCisHiring
📣 Are you self-employed and working in DC? Don’t miss your chance to OPT IN for Paid Family Leave benefits! 🏃🏽♂️💨
✅ Open Enrollment ends December 31, 2025
✅ Open Enrollment ends December 31, 2025
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
📣 Are you self-employed and working in DC? Don’t miss your chance to OPT IN for Paid Family Leave benefits! 🏃🏽♂️💨
✅ Open Enrollment ends December 31, 2025
✅ Open Enrollment ends December 31, 2025
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DC’s first snow of the season ☃️
Drive slow and be safe, DC!
Drive slow and be safe, DC!
December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
DC’s first snow of the season ☃️
Drive slow and be safe, DC!
Drive slow and be safe, DC!
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BREAKING: DC's School Report Card shows highest-ever graduation rate.
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: DC's School Report Card shows highest-ever graduation rate.
Self-employed individuals, you can opt-in to become eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits!
Open enrollment runs through December 31, 2025.
Head to ➡️bit.ly/DCPFLSelfEmployed.
#DCPaidFamilyLeave
Open enrollment runs through December 31, 2025.
Head to ➡️bit.ly/DCPFLSelfEmployed.
#DCPaidFamilyLeave
December 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Self-employed individuals, you can opt-in to become eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits!
Open enrollment runs through December 31, 2025.
Head to ➡️bit.ly/DCPFLSelfEmployed.
#DCPaidFamilyLeave
Open enrollment runs through December 31, 2025.
Head to ➡️bit.ly/DCPFLSelfEmployed.
#DCPaidFamilyLeave
Gratitude looks like opportunity. This week and every week, we’re thankful to help connect Washingtonians to careers.
Missed our recent apprenticeship hiring event? Stay in the loop on future opportunities and visit does.dc.gov to learn more.
#DOESConnects
Missed our recent apprenticeship hiring event? Stay in the loop on future opportunities and visit does.dc.gov to learn more.
#DOESConnects
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Gratitude looks like opportunity. This week and every week, we’re thankful to help connect Washingtonians to careers.
Missed our recent apprenticeship hiring event? Stay in the loop on future opportunities and visit does.dc.gov to learn more.
#DOESConnects
Missed our recent apprenticeship hiring event? Stay in the loop on future opportunities and visit does.dc.gov to learn more.
#DOESConnects
🚀 Join us at the Hospitality Hiring Event in partnership with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
📅 December 9
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 bit.ly/3XDKyga
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
📅 December 9
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 bit.ly/3XDKyga
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🚀 Join us at the Hospitality Hiring Event in partnership with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW).
📅 December 9
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 bit.ly/3XDKyga
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
📅 December 9
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 bit.ly/3XDKyga
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
🚀 Join us at the 2025 Apprenticeship Career Fair!
📅 Thursday, November 20
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3Xc2T3E
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
📅 Thursday, November 20
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3Xc2T3E
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🚀 Join us at the 2025 Apprenticeship Career Fair!
📅 Thursday, November 20
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3Xc2T3E
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
📅 Thursday, November 20
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3Xc2T3E
#DCisHiring #DOESConnects
The College Fellows are connecting the pieces. 🧩
From Match Day to mentorship, they’re building something real—one session, one handshake, one skill at a time.
The journey’s just getting started.
Learn more: skillsnation.org
#DOESConnects #FutureReady #CollegeFellowship
From Match Day to mentorship, they’re building something real—one session, one handshake, one skill at a time.
The journey’s just getting started.
Learn more: skillsnation.org
#DOESConnects #FutureReady #CollegeFellowship
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The College Fellows are connecting the pieces. 🧩
From Match Day to mentorship, they’re building something real—one session, one handshake, one skill at a time.
The journey’s just getting started.
Learn more: skillsnation.org
#DOESConnects #FutureReady #CollegeFellowship
From Match Day to mentorship, they’re building something real—one session, one handshake, one skill at a time.
The journey’s just getting started.
Learn more: skillsnation.org
#DOESConnects #FutureReady #CollegeFellowship
Join #DCPaidFamilyLeave this weekend!
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | 12:30 PM
📍 Miracle Theatre
🎟️ Free admission + activities: bit.ly/PFLFallFamilyMovie
#DOESConnects #CommunityCare #FamilyEvent #TogetherDC
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | 12:30 PM
📍 Miracle Theatre
🎟️ Free admission + activities: bit.ly/PFLFallFamilyMovie
#DOESConnects #CommunityCare #FamilyEvent #TogetherDC
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Join #DCPaidFamilyLeave this weekend!
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | 12:30 PM
📍 Miracle Theatre
🎟️ Free admission + activities: bit.ly/PFLFallFamilyMovie
#DOESConnects #CommunityCare #FamilyEvent #TogetherDC
📅 Saturday, Nov 15 | 12:30 PM
📍 Miracle Theatre
🎟️ Free admission + activities: bit.ly/PFLFallFamilyMovie
#DOESConnects #CommunityCare #FamilyEvent #TogetherDC
🚧 A major milestone for DCIA!
DOES joined @dcdgs.bsky.social to celebrate the “Topping Out” of the new DC Infrastructure Academy training center at the historic Spingarn High School.
Together, we’re investing in the spaces—and futures—that strengthen our city. 💼🏗️
DOES joined @dcdgs.bsky.social to celebrate the “Topping Out” of the new DC Infrastructure Academy training center at the historic Spingarn High School.
Together, we’re investing in the spaces—and futures—that strengthen our city. 💼🏗️
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚧 A major milestone for DCIA!
DOES joined @dcdgs.bsky.social to celebrate the “Topping Out” of the new DC Infrastructure Academy training center at the historic Spingarn High School.
Together, we’re investing in the spaces—and futures—that strengthen our city. 💼🏗️
DOES joined @dcdgs.bsky.social to celebrate the “Topping Out” of the new DC Infrastructure Academy training center at the historic Spingarn High School.
Together, we’re investing in the spaces—and futures—that strengthen our city. 💼🏗️
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, DOES and all American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
You may access our online services at does.dc.gov.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
You may access our online services at does.dc.gov.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, DOES and all American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
You may access our online services at does.dc.gov.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
You may access our online services at does.dc.gov.
ICYMI: The Office of Youth Programs hosted the 2025-2026 Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) Youth Government Swearing-In Ceremony at the Wilson Building.
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this moment of leadership, service, and community.
#DOESConnects
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this moment of leadership, service, and community.
#DOESConnects
November 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
ICYMI: The Office of Youth Programs hosted the 2025-2026 Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) Youth Government Swearing-In Ceremony at the Wilson Building.
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this moment of leadership, service, and community.
#DOESConnects
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this moment of leadership, service, and community.
#DOESConnects
ICYMI: DOES joined @mayorbowser.dc.gov and partners at @dcwater.bsky.social to celebrate the christening of “Mary” — the North-bound tunnel machine that will help reduce wastewater overflow into the Potomac River by 93%.
Here’s to a cleaner, stronger DC.
Here’s to a cleaner, stronger DC.
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ICYMI: DOES joined @mayorbowser.dc.gov and partners at @dcwater.bsky.social to celebrate the christening of “Mary” — the North-bound tunnel machine that will help reduce wastewater overflow into the Potomac River by 93%.
Here’s to a cleaner, stronger DC.
Here’s to a cleaner, stronger DC.
The Division of State Initiatives proudly wore pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and stand in solidarity with survivors, fighters, and families. 💗
#Pinktober #DOESConnects
#Pinktober #DOESConnects
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The Division of State Initiatives proudly wore pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and stand in solidarity with survivors, fighters, and families. 💗
#Pinktober #DOESConnects
#Pinktober #DOESConnects
🎯 Yesterday, the Office of Youth Programs hosted the Young Adult Hiring Fair.
Thank you to all the employers, partners, and participants who made it a success!
To learn more about our youth programs visit does.dc.gov or summerjobs.dc.gov.
Thank you to all the employers, partners, and participants who made it a success!
To learn more about our youth programs visit does.dc.gov or summerjobs.dc.gov.
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🎯 Yesterday, the Office of Youth Programs hosted the Young Adult Hiring Fair.
Thank you to all the employers, partners, and participants who made it a success!
To learn more about our youth programs visit does.dc.gov or summerjobs.dc.gov.
Thank you to all the employers, partners, and participants who made it a success!
To learn more about our youth programs visit does.dc.gov or summerjobs.dc.gov.
📸 Youth in action! From painting murals and building curriculum to hosting community events and supporting after-school wellness—our High School Internship Program participants are making their mark.
#DOESConnects #FutureStartsNow
#DOESConnects #FutureStartsNow
October 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📸 Youth in action! From painting murals and building curriculum to hosting community events and supporting after-school wellness—our High School Internship Program participants are making their mark.
#DOESConnects #FutureStartsNow
#DOESConnects #FutureStartsNow
📢 Washingtonians: Visit fedsupport.dc.gov.
🛠️ From employment assistance to mental health support, explore free programs and services across the District—compiled in one place to support you.
✅ Share with your networks!
#DOESConnects #DCWorks #FedSupportDC
🛠️ From employment assistance to mental health support, explore free programs and services across the District—compiled in one place to support you.
✅ Share with your networks!
#DOESConnects #DCWorks #FedSupportDC
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📢 Washingtonians: Visit fedsupport.dc.gov.
🛠️ From employment assistance to mental health support, explore free programs and services across the District—compiled in one place to support you.
✅ Share with your networks!
#DOESConnects #DCWorks #FedSupportDC
🛠️ From employment assistance to mental health support, explore free programs and services across the District—compiled in one place to support you.
✅ Share with your networks!
#DOESConnects #DCWorks #FedSupportDC
UPDATE: This has been resolved
📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues in the DOES Call Center.
If you are trying to reach us by phone, you may experience delays. For in-person assistance, please visit one of our American Job Centers:
🔗 does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues in the DOES Call Center.
If you are trying to reach us by phone, you may experience delays. For in-person assistance, please visit one of our American Job Centers:
🔗 does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
October 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
UPDATE: This has been resolved
📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues in the DOES Call Center.
If you are trying to reach us by phone, you may experience delays. For in-person assistance, please visit one of our American Job Centers:
🔗 does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues in the DOES Call Center.
If you are trying to reach us by phone, you may experience delays. For in-person assistance, please visit one of our American Job Centers:
🔗 does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
October 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues in the DOES Call Center.
If you are trying to reach us by phone, you may experience delays. For in-person assistance, please visit one of our American Job Centers:
🔗 does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues in the DOES Call Center.
If you are trying to reach us by phone, you may experience delays. For in-person assistance, please visit one of our American Job Centers:
🔗 does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center