Workforce Services FAQs for Job Seekers

We offer workforce services as part of the public workforce services system. We connect job seekers with employers through the America’s Job Center of California^SM (AJCC).

Workforce service programs help job seekers find employment, education, training, and support. These services benefit everyone, with specialized services for youth, veterans, people with disabilities, and migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

We provide a range of workforce services, including:

• Career counseling
• Job skills training
• Job search training workshops
• Labor market information

CalJOBS^SM is an online resource where you can find thousands of job listings and manage your career. Job seekers who are not familiar with computers can get help from our customer service staff in an America’s Job Center of California.

If you need more help, CalJOBS and America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC) offer employment assistance programs at no cost to help you find the right job.

Yes, we provide access to job listings and employment services. Job seekers can use CalJOBS online to search for jobs and submit applications for employers.

Use CalJOBS to search for thousands of jobs listed by California employers.

CalCareers offers information on exams and civil service job openings with the State of California.

To recover your CalJOBS password, contact the CalJOBS Customer Support Service Desk. A representative can help you log into your account.

• Call toll-free at 1-800-758-0398.
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

To deactivate your CalJOBS account, email CalJOBS@edd.ca.gov.

Note: If you are currently collecting unemployment, or are enrolled in a federal program in California, deactivating your account could affect your benefits.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects national labor market data. Their website provides information on employment projections, unemployment rates, wages by area and occupation, and consumer resources.

You can search for job centers by city, state, or ZIP code online at:

• American Job Center
• U.S. Department of Labor Services by Location

Contact the California Department of Industrial Relations. They are responsible for all labor law topics, including:

• Labor Law: Wages, hours of work, and conditions of employment
• Workers’ Compensation: Claims settlement, benefits and rehabilitation for job-related injuries and illnesses
• Occupational Safety & Health: Safe and healthful working conditions on the job
• Apprenticeship: Worksite job training to help meet skill needs of industry
• Mediation & Conciliation: Harmony in labor/management relations
• Statistics & Research: Prevailing wage determinations

Contact the Civil Rights Department for help with workplace discrimination complaints.

In addition, staff at each America’s Job Center of California location can connect you with an EDD complaint representative who will explain the complaint process and assist you with filing a complaint. The EDD complaint representatives are trained to take complaints and either attempt to resolve the issue at the local level or refer the complainant to the appropriate agency for assistance.