(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced $167,500 in scholarships for participants in the 2021 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP). Seventy-five youth received Mayor’s …
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the August launch of the seventh cohort of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) Pathways Program. Since 2018, the Pathways Program has been working to reduce gun violence by giving …
(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary June job estimates show an increase of 15,100 jobs for a total of 2,634,800 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. The private …
Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 7.0 percent in June 2021; this was a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised May 2021 …
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 12, at 11am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will welcome back DC Government employees for their official return to the workplace. The Mayor will join the Department of Employment Services, one of many District agencies with events …
(WASHINGTON, DC) – In accordance with the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment of 2016, the minimum wage and living wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.20 on July 1, 2021 for non-tipped employees and $5.05 for tipped employees who work in the …
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 5, 2021, 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 OPEN ON MONDAY, …
(WASHINGTON, DC) – On June 30, 2021, Department of Employment Services Director Unique Morris-Hughes visited FastSigns to see firsthand how participants in the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program are learning job skills and how employers …
Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in May 2021; this was a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the revised April 2021 …
(WASHINGTON, DC) – As part of Washington DC’s reopening, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) will begin providing in-person services at the American Job Center at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington DC 20019. Washingtonians will be able to …
(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Friday, June 18, 2021, the District Government will observe Juneteenth National Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. WHAT’S …
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by community members and business leaders to highlight her robust investments in bringing jobs and business back to DC. The Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 Fair Shot Budget proposal uses the significant …
(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary April job estimates show an increase of 22,700 jobs for a total of 2,606,700 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. The …
Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 7.5 percent in April 2021; this was a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised March 2021 …
(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 7.8 percent in March 2021; a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the revised February …
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, April 19 at 3:00 p.m., Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services will host a conference call to answer press questions about updates to the District’s unemployment insurance …
(Washington, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced that all current programs and provisions under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are fully implemented in an extensive system update to the unemployment …
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, April 16, 2021, 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 FRIDAY, …
(Washington, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported that the preliminary February job estimates show an increase of 8,100 jobs for a total of 2,572,400 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. The …
(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in February 2021; this was a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the revised …
