(Washington, DC)  The Department of Employment Services’s Call Center will close two hours early on Friday, December 3, 2004 for staff training.  Customer Service Representatives will be available to answer all calls regarding program information, unemployment check inquiries or scheduling for initial unemployment claims orientation from 8:30 am until 3 pm on Friday.  The Call Center will resume normal business operations on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 8:30 am.  For additional information on department programs and services call (202) 724-7000.