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

  • August 26, 2009 View and Comment on Open Draft Directives WSDD-26 – ARRA Section 1512 Reporting Requirements – Comments Due By September 7, 2009
  • August 25, 2009 Information Notices WSIN09-10 – California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program SFP PY 2009-10–Due Date Extension
  • August 24, 2009 Information Notices WSIN09-9 – New Early Bird Deadline – CCS Building Gateways to the Green Economy
  • August 17, 2009 Information Notices WSIN09-8 – California’s Growth Occupations within the Fastest Growing Industries
  • August 13, 2009 Active Directives WSD09-3 – Organizational Information Change
  • 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.