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

  • July 3, 2009 Information Notices WSIN09-2 – Web Site Address Change for the California Workforce Investment Board
    WSIN09-1 – Financial Reporting For June 30, 2009 – Due July 20, 2009
  • June 30, 2009 Information Notices WSIN08-68 – ARRA, WIA Funds Awarded – California Green Jobs Corps 2008-09 Initiative
  • June 30, 2009 Active Directives WSD08-10 – Final Rule On Priority Of Service For Veterans and Eligible Spouses
  • June 25, 2009 Information Notices WSIN08-67 – Community College Summit –Building Gateways to the Green Economy
  • 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.