Welcome to the Employment Development Department

Quick Links

Contact Workforce Services Branch

  • Online
  • By Phone
    • (916) 654-7799
    • TTY Users, please call the California Relay Service at 711.

Overview - Jobs and Training

The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a comprehensive range of employment and training services in partnership with state and local agencies and organizations. These services, provided statewide through a One-Stop Career Center system benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, individuals currently working, veterans, people with disabilities, and employers.

Services and Information

CA Recovery
Recovery Act Information and Guidance – Q&As

Job Seekers:
Find a Job - Explore Training and Education Opportunities – Learn About Services for Youth, Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Older Workers - Opportunities for Housing Industry Workers

Employers:
Hire Workers - Train Your Employees - Tax Incentives - Layoff Services/WARN

Workforce Partners:
Policy Guidance - Funding Opportunities - Resources For Your Program - Integrated Service Delivery Model

Find Training:
Job Seekers/Individuals - Employers/Businesses - Workforce Partners

News

  • November 19, 2009 Information NoticesDE 8737A Rev. 5 (7-07) – Instructions for Form 8850
  • November 12, 2009 Information NoticesWSIN09-20 – Notification to UI Claimants About Job Training and Education
  • November 4, 2009 Information NoticesWSIN09-19 – Industries with a Statewide Need SFP–Recovery Act Funds
  • Apprenticeship OpportunitiesCalifornia is currently recruiting candidates for apprenticeships in many of the building trades as hundreds of thousands of jobs are being created to rebuild the State’s bridges, roads, schools, and levees.