"Entering the job force is pretty terrifying, Craig’s help has been awesome."

– Michael Burk
US Air Force, Yuba County, on working with Craig Grays, EDD Local Veteran Employer Representative.

"Participating in the workshops and career fair helped advance my career."

– Teresa P.
Veteran, Sacramento County

"I ended up walking into the Sacramento AJCC and met a Local Veteran’s Employment Representative (LVER) who told me that the state had positions that were available to veterans only, his being one of them…I immediately knew that I wanted to do the same job that he was doing."

– Joseph Erby
US Army Military Police Corps, Sacramento County, EDD Local Veteran’s Employment Representative

"Chris and everyone at the EDD were very helpful. Whatever services that I needed to land and get the job, they were there for me. I am very grateful."

– Hector Ines
US Army, Contra Costa County, on working with Christopher Crisostomo, Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist.

"I don't feel I could have gotten this job without the help of the AJCC and the veteran representatives."

– Willie Stone
US Army National Guard, Northern California, on working with his local America’s Job Center of California and EDD’s Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program specialists Michael Cogle and Chris Robertson to get his new job.

"I was able to file for unemployment right there on the spot, so I walked out knowing it was complete with that peace of mind.”

– Tony Turretto
US Navy veteran, San Luis Obispo, on getting help applying for unemployment and job openings at his local America’s Job Center.

"I can’t believe I found the job that I like."

– Zachary Ferreira
College graduate, Stockton, on getting referred to the disabled veterans outreach program at his local America’s Job Center of California for help with employment services.

"There is no greater feeling than assisting veterans in gaining employment. It is my way of saying thank you for your service; defending our country and maintaining our freedom."

– Carl Reed
EDD Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representative, San Bernardino County.

"As a Navy veteran myself, I have had the honor and privilege of working with my fellow veterans by helping them overcome significant barriers to employment, an issue I once faced."

– Richard Baca
Navy veteran, EDD Local Veterans Employment Representative, Bakersfield.

"Noe and Steven did not give up on me — they emailed and texted me, brought me in, gave me advice, and reviewed my resume countless times for different positions. And when I thought I was taking a step down in my career, helped me land a job that took me to the next level and a step further in my career."

– Jose V.
- on job search support from EDD staff

"Working with Robyn, [she] actually cared about helping veterans, which made a world of a difference. She was there to help through the whole process — never left me feeling abandoned."

– Esbaid R.
on job search support from EDD staff

"I’ve always been drawn to helping others. Flexibility of hours, a part-time schedule enabled me to work and focus on family matters. It means everything to me, to not give up, reach out for assistance. Help may be right around the corner."

– Steve M.
on job search support from EDD staff