Department of Employment Services

🚨 Provider Opportunity 🚨

DOES is seeking qualified providers to deliver high-quality, structured workforce development training for District youth participating in the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.

💼 This initiative helps equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and professional competencies needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Providers play a key role in preparing the District’s future workforce through innovative, impactful training that supports career readiness and long-term success.

🔗 Visit the Contracts and Procurement Transparency Portal at bit.ly/MBSYEPSolicitation and search solicitation number Doc80752 📝

Application Deadline: February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM

*Case Sensitive*

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🔗 Apply today at skillsnation.org
📌 Application deadline: February 28, 2026

The Career Ready Early Scholars Program application is now CLOSED!

Thank you to all who submitted applications.

We are excited for another amazing summer in the District!

DC… are you Interested in programs like this one? Visit
summerjobs.dc.gov to learn more.



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¡El plazo de solicitud para el Programa de Preparación
Profesional Temprana (Career Ready Early Scholars Program) ya ha finalizado!

Gracias a todos los que presentaron sus solicitudes.

¡Estamos muy emocionados por otro verano increíble en el Distrito!

DC… ¿Te interesan programas como este?

Visita summerjobs.dc.gov para obtener más información.

🚨SERVICE UPDATE | Friday, January 30, 2026

The Department of Employment Services’ American Job Centers at 4058 Minnesota Ave NE and 899 North Capitol St NE will open at 10AM. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed.

All in-person classes, trainings, and events at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to continue to file unemployment insurance claims online at does.dc.gov 🔗

🚨SERVICE UPDATE | Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Department of Employment Services’ American Job Centers at 4058 Minnesota Ave NE and 899 North Capitol St NE will open at 10AM. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed.

All in-person classes, trainings, and events at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to continue to file unemployment insurance claims online at does.dc.gov 🔗

🚨 SERVICE UPDATE | Wednesday, January
28, 2026

The Department of Employment Services’ American Job Centers at DOES Headquarters (4058 Minnesota Ave NE) and 899 North Capitol St NE will open at 10AM. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed.

All in-person classes, trainings, and events at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled.

Online services will continue as scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to continue to file unemployment insurance claims online at does.dc.gov 🔗

SERVICE UPDATE | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The Department of Employment Services’
American Job Centers at DOES Headquarters
(4058 Minnesota Ave NE) and 899 North
Capitol St NE will be open. The American Job
Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed.

All classes and trainings at DOES and the DC
Infrastructure Academy are canceled.

Online services will continue as scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at does.dc.gov 💻

is back!

Ready to dive into hands-on career exploration across a variety of fields?

The Career Ready Early Scholars Program application is now OPEN for District youth ages 9–13.

Slots are limited.

APPLY TODAY ➡️ summerjobs.dc.gov.

📣 NOW OPEN!

The wait is OVER! Applications for the 47th annual Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program are LIVE!

Apply today ➡️🌐🔗 tinyurl.com/mbsyep26

DC, Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program applications are officially OPEN. While you enjoy the winter weather today, we want you to take time to make plans for the summertime. Apply here: tinyurl.com/mbsyep26

⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️

Due to inclement weather, DOES Headquarters and all American Job Center locations will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. ❄️🏢

You can access our online services at does.dc.gov.

🗣️ Get ready, DC — summer opportunities for our youngest career explorers are opening!

✅ Youth must be 9 years of age by September 30, 2026
✅All programs will start June 29,2026 – August 7, 2026
✅Slots are limited

For more program information, visit summerjobs.dc.gov.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM


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🗣️¡Prepárate, DC! ¡Se abren las oportunidades de verano para nuestros jóvenes exploradores de carreras profesionales!

✅Los jóvenes deben tener 9 años cumplidos antes del 30 de septiembre de 2026.
✅Todos los programas comenzarán del 29 de junio de 2026 al 7 de Agosto de 2026.
✅Las plazas son limitadas.

Para obtener más información sobre el programa, visita summerjobs.dc.gov.

Fecha límite de solicitud: 1 de febrero de 2026, a las 11:59 p.m.

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