Stronger Jobs, Stronger Communities
We’ve teamed up with the state’s workforce development system to help job seekers find good careers and help employers find qualified workers. We offer valuable, no-cost resources — including data on our state’s workforce — to support you when you need it.
Success Stories
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Learn how our programs and services helped Californians when they needed it the most.
- California Helping Young People (YouTube)
- How One Californian is Soaring After Layoffs
- From Doubtful Labor Prospect to Landing a Strong, Solid Career
- Salinas Veteran Overcomes Work and Housing Barriers with the Help of EDD Services
- From Service to Success
- A Veteran’s Journey Back to Work
- From Uniform to Purpose
- Working Together to Train the Next Generation of First Responders
- Army Veteran Turns IT Passion into a Career
- Veteran Fulfills Childhood Dream of Becoming an EMT
- Navy Veteran Lands on His Feet with Local Job Assistance
- Driving in a New Career Direction
- In-Language Job Support Helps Californian Reach Career Goals
- EDD Support Gives Competitive Job Seeker Edge
- Exploring New Career Horizons with EDD Support
- Veteran Finds a Career in Giving Back to the Community
- Marine Veteran Overcomes Obstacles to Build a Bright Future
Resources for Job Seekers
- America's Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC)
- Find educational and job training opportunities that can help you start a new career.
- Get help with job searches, career advice, and assistance with resumes and finding a job.
- Use resource rooms with internet, telephones, and fax machines.
- Get referrals to services like childcare, utility, housing, and transportation.
- CalJOBSSM
- Search and apply for jobs.
- Create resumes and cover letters for specific jobs or career paths.
- Research employers and learn about the job market.
- Setup alerts for job openings.
- Job Fairs and Workshops
- Search for jobs, make connections, and build your interview skills.
Resources for Employers
- Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL): No- or low-cost programs to develop the skills of your employees.
- America’s Job Center of California (AJCC): Connects employers that have job openings with qualified job seekers at no cost.
- CalJOBS: A web-based job center that gives employers access to thousands of job seekers and hiring tools.
- Training Resources: No-fee employee training is available to employers to assist in job search, career exploration, and training needs.
Top Jobs
We have listed the top five jobs for each of California’s 15 economic regions, based on job openings expected from 2022-2032.
- Entry-level jobs that need a high school diploma or equivalent or less.
- Middle-skill jobs that need more education or training than a high school diploma but not necessarily a four-year college degree.
- High-skill jobs that need a four-year college degree.
The state’s workforce development system can help you with your job search, training, creating a resume, and more.
California Jobs Market Report
Each year, we release the California Jobs Market Report (PDF). This report shows important labor market trends and current statistics relating to the state’s economy.
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Social Media Toolkit
Want to share on social media? Use our social media toolkit to share information about the top occupations in California.
Select a region to see the current number of advertisements in these occupations.
The Significance of Employer Participation in the OEWS Survey
The EDD’s Labor Market Information Division (LMID) collects data on jobs and wages directly from employers through the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Survey. The OEWS program gathers data for over 800 jobs based on industry and geographical area.
Employment and wage data gathered from the OEWS Survey helps employers, job seekers, policy makers, and educators make informed decisions:
- Employers use the data to negotiate salaries, predict future skill needs, and stay competitive in their area.
- Job seekers use the data to help choose the right education, training, and skills needed for top jobs.
- Economic developers use wage data to attract and keep businesses.
- Educators and trainers use the data to update lesson plans to better help students with the skills employers need.
When you receive the OEWS survey from EDD-LMID, we kindly ask you to participate. For any questions or more information about this program, contact the LMID at 1-800-826-4896 or LMIOccupationalSurvey@states.bls.gov.
To access data from the OEWS survey, visit Labor Market Information. Use the LMI by Subject category and select Occupations or Wages.