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The DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) fosters economic development and growth in the District of Columbia by:

- Providing District residents with workforce development services and resources;
- Connecting businesses and employers to qualified, work-ready talent who trained for their industry;
- Assisting eligible unemployed and injured workers with temporary aid; and
- Promoting safe and healthy workplaces.

Through this page, DOES hopes to further serve District employers and businesses; and District employees and talent seeking new career opportunities with information about the agency's comprehensive training and workforce development programming for adults and youth; events to connect District businesses with new talent; job postings; and benefits available to employers who hire DOES clients and residents who use DOES services.

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Sep 19, 2026	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.7 Percent in August	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in August 2026, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised Jul...
Aug 21, 2026	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.9 Percent in July	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.9 percent in July 2026, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the revised June...
Jul 9, 2026	Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 9 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by Department of Employment Services (DOES) Director Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, community leaders and District youth to celebrate the 47th year of the Mayor ...
Jun 25, 2026	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.1 Percent in May	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 6.1 percent in May 2026, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the revise...
May 23, 2026	District Reports Job Gains in April as Unemployment Falls to 6.2 Percent	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 6.2 percent in April 2026, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the revi...
May 21, 2026	Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 25, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on M...
May 8, 2026	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.3 Percent in March	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in March 2026, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised Febr...
Apr 23, 2026	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.5 Percent in February	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in February 2026, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised J...
Dec 12, 2025	Ahnaf Tahmid: How a district found $15M to fund workforce investment
Nov 6, 2025	What does PhysicsWallah’s $3.5-bn IPO tag mean for WestBridge, GSV, Hornbill & Lightspeed?	Pro Alakh Pandey, co-founder, PhysicsWallah Noida-headquartered PhysicsWallah is all set to become the first homegrown venture capital-backed edtech startup to go public through an initial public offering (IPO) that will raise about Rs 3,48...
Oct 1, 2025	Mayor Bowser Urges Residents to Take Advantage of Breast Cancer Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month	(Washington, DC) – Today, to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging DC residents to schedule breast cancer screenings, know their family history, and take advantage of prevention and follow-up ca...
Sep 19, 2025	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.0 Percent in August	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate is 6.0 percent in August 2025, unchanged from the revised July 2025 rate of 6.0...
Jul 2, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Independence Day	(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on FRIDAY, J...
Jul 1, 2025	Minimum wage just went up in places across 7 states and Washington, D.C.—it’s $20.24 an hour in one city	Workers across the United States are getting a raise this week after minimum wage increases took effect across several states and localities Tuesday. The wage increases are expected to affect more than 880,000 workers this summer as minimum...
Jun 28, 2025	Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day	(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. Distr...
Jun 26, 2025	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.9 Percent in May	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate is 5.9 percent in May 2025, up 0.1 percentage point from the revised April 2025 rate o...
May 24, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on M...
May 23, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on M...
Apr 19, 2025	District of Columbia Economy Reflects Job Growth, Unemployment Rate at 5.6 Percent in March	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.6 percent in March 2025, up 0.2 percentage points from the revised February 2025...
Apr 19, 2025	Department of Employment Services Wraps Up Spring Break Session with Engaging Career and Leadership Activities for District Youth	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Bowser Administration’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) Office of Youth Programs (OYP) launched a dynamic Spring Break Session this week, offering thousands of youth across the District a variety of hands-on ...
Apr 18, 2025	District of Columbia Economy Reflects Job Growth, Unemployment Rate at 5.6 Percent in March	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.6 percent in March 2025, up 0.2 percentage points from the revised February 2025...
Mar 29, 2025	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.4 Percent in February	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in February 2025, up from 0.1 percentage point from the revised...
Mar 18, 2025	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.3% in January	(WASHINGTON, DC) The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January 2025, unchanged from the benchmarked December 2024 rat...
Mar 14, 2025	Project Blackbird Announces Inaugural Benefit Gala May 2 in Washington, DC	Alex Miles, Founder of Project Blackbird Project Blackbird's programmatic tour featuring the short film 'Blackbird' and celebrity panels will provide participants with actionable steps to address shame, connect with resources, and build res...
Feb 15, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the Presidents Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Op...
Feb 14, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the Presidents Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Op...
Jan 18, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 20, District Government will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations...
Jan 17, 2025	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 20, District Government will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations...
Jan 11, 2025	Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day	(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year’s Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S O...
Dec 31, 2024	Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day	(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year’s Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S O...
Dec 30, 2024	Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day	(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year’s Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S O...
Dec 21, 2024	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.6% in November, Reflecting Continued Economic Progress	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.6 percent in November 2024, down 0.1 percentage point from the revised October 2...
Dec 20, 2024	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.6% in November, Reflecting Continued Economic Progress	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.6 percent in November 2024, down 0.1 percentage point from the revised October 2...
Dec 18, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the District Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential Di...
Nov 27, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the District Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential Di...
Nov 8, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 11, the District Government will observe Veterans Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MOND...
Nov 7, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 11, the District Government will observe Veterans Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MOND...
Oct 25, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OP...
Oct 22, 2024	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.7% in September	(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in September 2024, unchanged from the revised August 2024 rate of 5.7 ...
Oct 21, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OP...
Oct 11, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OP...
Oct 10, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Labor Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 2, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPE...
Oct 10, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 14, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OP...
Sep 20, 2024	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.7% in August	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonallyadjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in August 2024, up 0.2 percentage points from the revised July 2024 rat...
Sep 17, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Labor Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 2, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPE...
Aug 31, 2024	Bowser Administration Marks Labor Day With Workforce Growth and Citywide Job Fairs	Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) released data highlighting positive labor trends ahead of the District’s observation of Labor Day. In addition, the Bowser Administration announced a series of upco...
Aug 30, 2024	Bowser Administration Marks Labor Day With Workforce Growth and Citywide Job Fairs	Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) released data highlighting positive labor trends ahead of the District’s observation of Labor Day. In addition, the Bowser Administration announced a series of upco...
Aug 20, 2024	EXPLR ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE NATIONAL STEM FESTIVAL	Submissions for the 2025 challenge open on August 21, with top-scoring participants to be recognized at the Festival in Washington, D.C., in March 2025 EXPLR is founded by Jenny Buccos and co-founded by Kari Byron (former Discovery Channel ...
Aug 3, 2024	Iconic DC Summer Youth Employment Program Highlights 45th Year at Closeout	(WASHINGTON, DC) –Today, the Bowser Administration held its Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) closing reception and ceremony to recognize outstanding host employers and youth participants. For 45 years, the MBSY...
Jul 19, 2024	District of Columbia Economy Reflects Job Gains, Unemployment Rate at 5.4% in June	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June 2024, statistically unchanged from the revised May 2024 rate. ...
Jul 8, 2024	Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S O...
Jul 3, 2024	Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S O...
Jun 18, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth	(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. As the District remains in...
May 24, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDAY, M...
May 17, 2024	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.2% in April	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in April 2024, unchanged from the revised March 2024 rate of 5.2 percent...
Apr 20, 2024	Labor Market Growth Inches District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Up to 5.2% in March	(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported that the seasonally-adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.2% in March 2024, up 0.1% from the revised February 2024 rate of 5.1%. T...
Apr 19, 2024	Labor Market Growth Inches District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Up to 5.2% in March	(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported that the seasonally-adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.2% in March 2024, up 0.1% from the revised February 2024 rate of 5.1%. T...
Apr 12, 2024	Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day	(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON TUE...
Mar 23, 2024	Growing Labor Force Impacts District of Columbia 5.1 Percent Unemployment Rate in February	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in February 2024, statistically unchanged from the revised Janu...
Mar 23, 2024	“March Madness” Final MBSYEP Certification Event at Convention Center Final Chance for Hopeful Participants to Certify Information for Program	(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m., the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) Office of Youth Programs (OYP) will host its March Madness certification event for the 45th Mayor Marion S. Barry Summ...
Mar 22, 2024	“March Madness” Final MBSYEP Certification Event at Convention Center Final Chance for Hopeful Participants to Certify Information for Program	(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m., the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) Office of Youth Programs (OYP) will host its March Madness certification event for the 45th Mayor Marion S. Barry Summ...
Mar 22, 2024	Growing Labor Force Impacts District of Columbia 5.1 Percent Unemployment Rate in February	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in February 2024, statistically unchanged from the revised Janu...
Mar 7, 2024	Live in DC? Get ready for 20% service charges when you eat out.	Retail Live in DC? Get ready for 20% service charges when you eat out. Grace Dean 2024-03-07T12:52:45Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to...
Feb 23, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Presidents’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 19, District Government will observe Presidents’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDA...
Feb 20, 2024	D.C.'s Minimum Wage Increases on July 1, 2024 – Here's Everything Employers Need to Know	The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services ("DOES") has announced a minimum wage increase for all D.C. workers and tipped employees beginning July 1, 2024. Here's what employers need to know: Minimum Wage Increase ...
Feb 17, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Presidents’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 19, District Government will observe Presidents’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDA...
Feb 15, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Presidents’ Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 19, District Government will observe Presidents’ Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDA...
Feb 12, 2024	Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year’s Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. Mayor Bowse...
Feb 5, 2024	Department of Employment Services Launches Cutting-Edge Unemployment Insurance Benefits System	(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) launched a new Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits System. This system streamlines applying for and processing UI benefit claims to make filing mor...
Jan 31, 2024	D.C. boomed in the 2010s. It might be Northern Virginia's turn	A roaring '20s may be here for Northern Virginia, a Silicon Valley of the East Coast that could overtake D.C. this decade as the region's "it" place. Why it matters: Washington's suburbs across the Potomac River have built formida...
Jan 22, 2024	Mayor Bowser Highlights Pathways to Health Careers During Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Launch	(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) officially launched the application period for the 2024 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP). District youth between th...
Jan 11, 2024	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 15, District Government will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. As communi...
Jan 6, 2024	Modified District Government Services for New Year’s Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 1, District Government will observe the New Year’s Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. Mayor Bowse...
Jan 6, 2024	Department of Employment Services Announces New Unemployment Insurance Benefits System	(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced a new Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits System that will launch on Monday, February 5, 2024. This system will streamline applying for and processing UI benefi...
Jan 5, 2024	Department of Employment Services Announces New Unemployment Insurance Benefits System	(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced a new Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits System that will launch on Monday, February 5, 2024. This system will streamline applying for and processing UI benefi...
Dec 1, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, the District Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential Di...
Dec 1, 2023	Mayor Bowser Launches AI-Driven Career Platform to Enhance Career Opportunities for Residents	(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Department of Employment Services (DOES), and the technology company Eightfold AI launched Career Ready DC, a new AI-matching technology platform that will assist DC residents with getting ...
Nov 28, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, the District Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential Di...
Nov 22, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving	(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, the District Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential Di...
Nov 22, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day	(Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 10, the District Government will observe the Veterans Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S ...
Nov 18, 2023	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.0 Percent in October	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in October 2023; unchanged from the revised September 2023 rate of 5.0 p...
Jul 22, 2023	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.1 Percent in June	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in June 2023; unchanged from the revised May 2023 rate of 5.1 percent. T...
Jul 21, 2023	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Steady at 5.1 Percent in June	Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in June 2023; unchanged from the revised May 2023 rate of 5.1 percent. T...
Jul 5, 2023	Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2023	(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OP...
Jun 16, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 19, the District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON MONDAY, JU...
Jun 16, 2023	District of Columbia Looks Forward, Unemployment Rate at 5.1 Percent in May	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in May 2023; statistically unchanged from the revised April 2023 rate ...
May 19, 2023	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.0 Percent in April (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in April 2023, an i…	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in April 2023, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the revised M...
May 19, 2023	District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.0 Percent in April (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in April 2023, an …	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in April 2023, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the revised M...
May 1, 2023	Bowser Administration Celebrates Apprenticeship Signing Day, Inspired by Obama’s Reach Higher	(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration and District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced the start of 2023 DC Youth Apprenticeship Awareness Week. The week of events will begin with Apprenticeship Sign...
Apr 30, 2023	Bowser Administration Kicks Off DC Youth Apprenticeship Awareness Week with Signing Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 1, at 11:00 a.m., the Bowser Administration and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) will host Signing Day to commemorate the start of DC Youth Apprenticeship Awareness Week. Modeled after Former Fi...
Apr 21, 2023	District of Columbia Reports 4.8 Unemployment Rate in March	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in March 2023; statistically unchanged from the revised February 2023 ...
Apr 14, 2023	Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 17, the District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON ...
Apr 13, 2023	Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 17, the District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S OPEN ON ...
Apr 13, 2023	Bowser Administration Hosts Hack-A-Thon Policy Forum and Connects DC Residents to Comeback Opportunities at Second Chance Month Hiring Fair	(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) Division of State Initiatives (DSI) continues its Second Chance Month event series, hosting a Hack-A-Thon with The Bank on: 100 Million Coalition, powered by Mission: Laun...
Mar 13, 2023	District of Columbia Reports 4.4 Unemployment Rate in January	(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in January 2023; this was an increase of 0.2 percentage points from th...
Jan 25, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 16, 2023, the District Government will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. ...
Jan 14, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 16, 2023, the District Government will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. ...
Jan 13, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 16, 2022, the District Government will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. ...
Jan 12, 2023	Modified District Government Services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day	(Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 16, 2023, the District Government will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. ...

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