Employers/Businesses Frequently Asked Questions

Find Training

As an employer, I interview many job seekers who do not have the basic skills to perform the duties related to the jobs I am offering. Are there training programs available through the Employment Development Department that prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force?
Are there any programs available to help me train my employees?

Find Employees

As my business expands, I need to locate qualified employees. How can the Employment Development Department help me?

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Will I be able to receive a tax credit for hiring economically disadvantaged persons, high risk youth, or qualified summer youth?

Other Employer/Businesses Information

What are "Right to Work" documents?

Find Training

As an employer, I interview many job seekers who do not have the basic skills to perform the duties related to the jobs I am offering. Are there training programs available through the Employment Development Department that prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force?
Yes, EDD is a partner in the One-Stop Career Center development system that provides Workforce Investment Act job training and employment services to adults and youth.

Are there any programs available to help me train my employees?
The Employment Training Panel (ETP) is a business and labor supported State agency that assists employers in strengthening their competitive edge by providing funds to off-set the costs of job skills training necessary to maintain high-performance workplaces.

Find Employees

As my business expands, I need to locate qualified employees. How can the Employment Development Department help me?
The EDD has an Internet job listing system that can help you. You can enter your job openings into CalJOBS^SM. Job seekers can then view your job requirements and contact you in accordance with the instructions you provide. You can also search and review the database of job seeker résumés and contact those who match your job requirements. If you prefer, staff at One-Stop Career Centers can assist you with entering the job order and searching the database for qualified workers. Jobs listed in the EDD Workforce Services^SM are also listed in the national Internet system, Job Central.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Will I be able to receive a tax credit for hiring economically disadvantaged persons, high risk youth, or qualified summer youth?
Yes, under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, an employer may receive a tax credit of up to $9,000 ($1,500 for summer youth) for each employee hired from a targeted group.

Other Employer/Businesses Information

What are “Right to Work” documents?
California state law requires that all job seekers show proof of authorization to work prior to receiving employment services from the Employment Development Department. For more information, visit the Information on Legal Status and Authorization to Work page.

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