Department of Employment Services

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

District of Columbia’s Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly to 10.9 Percent

Jobs in the public sector increased by 1,800, while those in the private sector decreased by 1,400 in June. 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