Where Is the Unemployment Office in Washington, DC?
Where Is the Unemployment Office in Washington, DC?
Do you need to file for unemployment benefits in District Of Columbia, Washington D.C.? Do you have questions about your claim? You can find the information you need at the website of the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Office of Unemployment Compensation, the state agency that administers unemployment benefits in Washington D.C..
If you haven’t applied for unemployment benefits recently (or ever), you might think you have to go into the local unemployment office and file your claim in person. These days, however, it’s much easier – and often, required – to file your claim online or by phone.
On this page, you'll find
- contact information for the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Office of Unemployment Compensation
- contact information for local job centers, which can help you with your job search and may offer assistance in filing for unemployment benefits, and
- links to our articles on how to file for benefits in Washington D.C., eligibility for benefits in Washington D.C., calculating your weekly benefit amount in Washington D.C., and more.
Contacting the Unemployment Office in District Of Columbia
If you want to file a claim for benefits, check on your claim, speak to a representative, or manage your unemployment benefits application, contact the
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Office of Unemployment Compensation
URL: https://unemployment.dc.gov/
Main Phone Number:
American Job Center Headquarters: 202-724-2337
American Job Center Northeast: 202-576-3092
American Job Center Northwest: 202/422-4577
American Job Center Southeast: 202-741-7747
Veterans Assistance Center: 202-530-9379
Find contact information for a local unemployment office in DC at the American Job Centers page of the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, Office of Unemployment Compensation website.
Contacting Your Local Job Center
Local job centers -- sometimes called One-Stop Career Centers or American Job Centers --can help you with cover letters, resumes, and job search efforts. Some job centers may provide assistance in filing for unemployment benefits. You may be required to register with a job center as part of your ongoing obligation to look for work while collecting benefits.
Contact your job center to find out about services and availability. Although some job centers provide unemployment services (for example, help in filing or managing your claim), others offer only job search assistance. And, some centers are closed, have limited hours, or are available only online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Call or email your local job center to find out about their offerings.
WASHINGTON: Office of Youth Programs
Phone: 202-724-2334
Email:
- Veterans Representative
Lana Hampton: lana.hampton@dc.gov - Business Representative
LaNice Ravenel: lanice.ravenel@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/youth-services
ADDRESS:
4058 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019
WASHINGTON: American Job Center - Northeast
Phone: 202-576-3092
Email: does@dc.gov
- Veterans Representative
Michael Ervin: michael.ervin@dc.gov - Business Representative
Stacey Johnson: Stacey.johnson@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
ADDRESS:
5171 South Dakota Avenue NE (Hamilton Street Entrance)
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20017
WASHINGTON: Office of Youth Programs
Phone: 202-724-2334
Email:
- Veterans Representative
Lana Hampton: lana.hampton@dc.gov - Business Representative
LaNice Ravenel: lanice.ravenel@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/youth-services
ADDRESS:
4058 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019
WASHINGTON: American Job Center - Northwest
Phone: 202-442-4577
Email: does@dc.gov
- Veterans Representative
Stanley Edmonds: Stanley.Edmonds@dc.gov - Business Representative
Marie Anderson: marie.anderson2@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
ADDRESS:
Franklin D. Reeves Building
2000 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Suite #336
Washington, DC 20009
WASHINGTON: American Job Center Southeast
Phone: 202-741-7747
Email: does@dc.gov
- Veterans Representative
Michael Ervin: michael.ervin@dc.gov - Business Representative
Stacey Johnson: Stacey.johnson2@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
ADDRESS:
2330 Pomeroy Road S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
WASHINGTON: Office of Youth Programs
Phone: 202-724-2334
Email:
- Veterans Representative
Lana Hampton: lana.hampton@dc.gov - Business Representative
LaNice Ravenel: lanice.ravenel@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/youth-services
ADDRESS:
4058 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019
WASHINGTON: American Job Center - Northwest
Phone: 202-442-4577
Email: does@dc.gov
- Veterans Representative
Goldsborough Sterling: goldsborough.sterling@dc.gov - Business Representative
Marie Anderson: marie.anderson2@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
ADDRESS:
Franklin D. Reeves Building
2000 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Suite #336
Washington, DC 20009
WASHINGTON: American Job Center Southeast
Phone: 202-741-7747
Email: does@dc.gov
- Veterans Representative
Michael Ervin: michael.ervin@dc.gov - Business Representative
Stacey Johnson: Stacey.johnson2@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
ADDRESS:
2330 Pomeroy Road S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
WASHINGTON: American Job Center - Northeast
Phone: 202-576-3092
Email: does@dc.gov
- Veterans Representative
Michael Ervin: michael.ervin@dc.gov - Business Representative
Stacey Johnson: Stacey.johnson@dc.gov - Youth Services Contact
:
Website: https://does.dc.gov/service/american-job-center
ADDRESS:
5171 South Dakota Avenue NE (Hamilton Street Entrance)
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20017