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The official page of the DC Department of Employment Services. Empowering and sustaining a diverse workforce, which enables all sectors of the community to achieve economic and social stability. Reposts ≠ endorsements.

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As of October 1, 2025, the maximum weekly benefit amount for DC Paid Family Leave increased from $1,153 to $1,190.
 
ℹ️ To learn more about your benefits, visit dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov.

06.10.2025 19:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎓 DC high school students— this one’s for you!

Join us and the College Gurl Foundation for the DC College Fair.

📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center
🗓️ TOMORROW, October 4
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Let’s get ready for what’s next. 💼🚀

#DOESConnects #FutureFocused

03.10.2025 18:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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DOES offers resources for those impacted by the federal government shutdown.

Looking for resources? Check out the links below ⬇️🔗.

02.10.2025 20:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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DOES joined @mayorbowser.dc.gov and regional partners to launch Talent Capital, a new workforce platform supporting displaced federal workers across the DMV.

From free job coaching to career-matching tools, TalentCapital.AI is helping connect Washingtonians to real opportunities.

#TogetherDC

02.10.2025 17:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy National #HispanicHeritageMonth!

This month continues to serve as an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of all Hispanic cultures.

Join us in celebrating this month!

25.09.2025 15:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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💼✨ Last week, our Division of State Initiatives hosted a Hiring Fair connecting jobseekers with employers and career resources. Events like this highlight how we invest in opportunities that strengthen our workforce and continue to open doors for Washingtonians. 🙌
 
#DOESConnects #WorkforceMonth

23.09.2025 14:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We walk for those we love—and those who care for them.
 
The DC Office of Paid Family Leave is proud to sponsor the 2025 #WalkToEndAlz in Washington, DC.
 
You deserve time, support, and care.
#DCPaidFamilyLeave helps make that possible. 💜

18.09.2025 19:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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💧👏 Cohort 2 of the Lead Free DC Program is complete! In partnership with @dcwater.bsky.social, we’re building career pathways while working toward a lead-free future for DC.
 
👉 Learn more: dcwater.com
 
#DOESConnects #LeadFreeDC #DCWater

12.09.2025 14:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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We’re proud to celebrate 9 graduates of our #LeadFreeDC Activators Program! 🎉Over the past year, they made 67K+ touchpoints with residents. They protected families, strengthened communities, and showed what it means to serve with purpose. 💧Congratulations, Cohort II! #DCWater

11.09.2025 19:07 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Last week, DOES joined forces with government agencies and community partners to raise awareness, build solutions against wage theft.

📢 Know your rights. Protect your wages.

➡️ Learn more about wage laws and how we can help at does.dc.gov.

#WorkforceMonth

08.09.2025 20:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kids ride free. Families ride together. Support rides with us. 🚴
 
Join #DCPaidFamilyLeave at the Youth and Family Ride on Sept 6 for a day of fun, connection, and community.
 
💻 Learn more: dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov

05.09.2025 20:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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September is Workforce Development Month—but at DOES, it’s every month for us.
 
We connect Washingtonians to jobs, training, and real opportunity—one path at a time. 💼
 
🔗 does.dc.gov

03.09.2025 18:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
DOES Director speaking at the podium at the Inaugural Wage Theft Awareness Conference.

DOES Director speaking at the podium at the Inaugural Wage Theft Awareness Conference.

Static image at the Inaugural Wage Theft Awareness Conference.

Static image at the Inaugural Wage Theft Awareness Conference.

📣 Today, we are here with community and government partners to spotlight wage theft prevention and promote fair labor practices across Washington, DC. 
 
Let’s build a more informed, empowered workforce. 💼
 
Learn more at does.dc.gov

#DOESConnects #WorkforceMonth

03.09.2025 14:32 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

👋🏾 New platform, same mission.

We’re the Department of Employment Services— empowering the District’s workforce through career opportunities, training, and support that lasts. From summer jobs to lifelong careers, we’re here to help DC.
 
Follow along as #DOESConnects you to opportunity.

02.09.2025 14:45 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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