Programs and Services

Are There Programs to Help Youth? .
Planning Your Career .
Looking for a Summer or After School Job? .
Need Help Finding a Job? .
Where to Go for Help .
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Are There Programs to Help Youth?

Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP)
Having problems in school? Want to get back in school? Need a job? If you are 15-21 years old, and need help finishing school or finding a job, YEOP Specialists can help you get back on track with your goals.

Intensive Services Program
If you have dropped out of school, you may be eligible for services such as:

• Job referrals and placement assistance
• Labor market information
• Job search workshops
• Fidelity bonding
• Referrals for supportive services
• Referrals for training

Job Seeker Services
Other programs and services are available to assist certain individuals experiencing difficulty finding work. Find out if you qualify.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Services – If you are 14-21 and meet certain eligibly requirements, you qualify for:

• Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of secondary school
• Alternative school services
• Mentoring
• Paid and unpaid work experience (such as internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing)
• Occupational skills training
• Leadership development
• Supportive services
• Guidance counseling
• Follow-up services

Planning Your Career

• California Career Zone
  California CareerZone is a new way to explore exciting jobs and occupations that the Golden State has to offer and to learn about what career paths interest you. (A product of the California Career Resource Network (CalCRN)).
• Career Opportunities Reports
  Explore career opportunities in five industries: Health Services; Arts, Media, and Entertainment; Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation; Information Technology; and Manufacturing.
• Explore Career Options
  What kinds of jobs are in demand? Which career is right for you?
• Training Yourself for Your Career
  What kind of training do you need? Where to go for training, programs to help you, how to pay for training, and where to get help.

Looking for a Summer or After School Job?

If you are age 14-21, and are looking for an opportunity to gain job skills and work experience, contact your local Job Service Office or One-Stop Career Center for more information.

Need Help Finding a Job?

Check out the EDD Find a Job page to:

• Explore Career Options
• Get Job Ready
• Prepare a Job Application
• Create Your Resumé
• Attend a Workshop
• Upgrade Your Skills
• Improve Your Interview Skills
• Join a Job Club
• Find a Job

Where to Go for Help

Job Service Offices
Find out how EDD can help you find a job and how to apply for EDD services.

One-Stop Career Centers
"One-stop shops" for all of your employment and training needs. Most centers offer:

• Job search assistance
• Job listings
• Access to phones, Internet, printers, fax machines, copy machines
• Workshops
• Information on wages and trends
• Community resources
• Referrals to other services
• And more

Other Resources

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Kids' Page
Introduces elementary school students to career guidance information.

Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Job shadowing gives students the chance to "shadow" a worker on the job and learn how skills acquired in school are applied in the workplace. The EDD encourages its employees to participate in Groundhog Job Shadow Day, a national effort to host students in the workplace.