D.C. Employment & Job Training
Washington, DC Reentry Employment & Workforce Services
This directory lists major reentry-friendly employers, workforce development programs, government agencies, and community-based employment pathways available in Washington, DC. Always confirm that a program meets your supervision requirements and bring documents to your probation/parole officer.
Central DC – Workforce & Training Hubs
✅ Verified Reentry-Focused Employment & Training
DC DOES – American Job Center
DC’s main workforce office offering job placement, training, resume help, and employer matching.
DC’s main workforce office offering job placement, training, resume help, and employer matching.
NW / NE DC
CSOSA – Vocational Development
Employment assistance for individuals supervised by CSOSA (federal probation/parole in DC).
Employment assistance for individuals supervised by CSOSA (federal probation/parole in DC).
District-wide
🛠️ Eligible Community Employment Options
Hospital & University Support Roles
Entry-level opportunities in food service, maintenance, and patient transport.
Entry-level opportunities in food service, maintenance, and patient transport.
Includes GW Hospital, Howard University, and MedStar locations.
NW / NE DC
East of the River – SE / Anacostia
✅ Verified Reentry & Workforce Programs
Anacostia Reentry Network
Employment support, community partners, and workforce navigation for DC returning citizens.
Employment support, community partners, and workforce navigation for DC returning citizens.
SE DC
DC Central Kitchen – Culinary Job Training
Culinary training program known for serving returning citizens.
Culinary training program known for serving returning citizens.
SE DC
🛠️ Eligible Employers Hiring Locally
Retail, Warehouse & Grocery Employers
Large employers offering entry-level jobs in stocking, cashiering, and delivery.
Large employers offering entry-level jobs in stocking, cashiering, and delivery.
Amazon, Giant, Safeway, USPS assistant roles.
SE DC
North DC – Petworth, Brightwood, Georgia Ave
✅ Verified Community Workforce Centers
Emmaus Services for the Aging
Employment & training services that also assist justice-involved adults.
Employment & training services that also assist justice-involved adults.
NW DC
🛠️ Eligible Trade & Apprenticeship Options
Apprenticeship Pathways (Unions & Trade Programs)
Construction, electrical, HVAC, laborers — many accept applicants with records.
Construction, electrical, HVAC, laborers — many accept applicants with records.
Ask about ID requirements and background policies.
District-wide
District-Wide & Telework-Friendly Options
✅ Verified DC-Wide Workforce Networks
Project Empowerment – DC Workforce Program
Employment and job training program prioritizing returning citizens.
Employment and job training program prioritizing returning citizens.
District-wide
🛠️ Eligible Remote / Telework Jobs
Remote-Friendly Customer Service & Admin Roles
Some national employers hire DC residents for remote positions with minimal background restrictions.
Some national employers hire DC residents for remote positions with minimal background restrictions.
Search “remote entry level customer service” + confirm employer policies.
Remote / DC
Important: Only your judge, probation/parole officer, or attorney can confirm whether a job, program, or apprenticeship satisfies a supervision condition.
Keep copies of all pay stubs, onboarding docs, training completion certificates, and timesheets.
