Nearly 24,000 Youth Register for Summer Youth Employment Programs as Early Registration Comes to a Close

Enrollment reaches highest level since inception at May 1 deadline. Full Text

Mayor Fenty Provides Update on 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Department of Employment Services Acting Director Joseph P. Walsh today announced that the District’s Summer Youth Employment has exceeded 20,000 youth registrants. Full Text

District of Columbia’s Unemployment Rate 9.8 Percent in March 2009

District of Columbia's seasonally adjusted March 2009 unemployment rate was 9.8 percent, down 0.1 percent from the February 2009 rate. Full Text

Fenty Administration Announces Increase in Unemployment Benefits

In addition, Call Center hours have been extended to include nights and weekends. Full Text