Department of Employment Services

Over the month, the total number of wage and salary jobs in the District increased by 20,700 mainly from the Summer Youth Employment Program: jobs in the public sector increased by 21,600, while those in the private sector decreased by 900. Full Text

Mayor Fenty Celebrates the Installation of New Playground at Savoy Elementary

SYEP participants joined the student body and members from the surrounding community to kick off the installation of a custom playground for the students of Savoy Elementary School. Full Text

Fenty Introduces Legislation to Provide New Benefits and Job Training for Unemployed

The proposal will offer financial assistance to those who enter training programs for high demand jobs, add additional weeks of unemployment for those about to lose benefits. Full Text

DOES to Post ARRA Job Opportunities Online

Mayor Fenty's executive order will offer District residents the chance to learn about and apply for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded job opportunities. Full Text

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Department of Employment Services
64 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 3000
Washington, DC 20002 (202) 724-7000