Workforce Services FAQs for Job Seekers

We offer workforce services as part of the federal and State of California’s public workforce service system. Our role is to connect job seekers with employers through the America’s Job Center of California^SM (AJCC), who provides jobs and training services.

Workforce Services programs are designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to find success in the labor market. All job seekers, including youth, veterans, people with disabilities, migrant and seasonal farmers, underemployed and unemployed, can benefit from the many services offered.

We offer a variety of employment services, including:

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

For many job seekers, California’s online labor exchange system, CalJOBS^SM is a valuable resource to find their next job opportunities. Job seekers who are not familiar with computers can get help from the customer service staff in an America’s Job Center of California (AJCC).

If you need more help, CalJOBS^SM and America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) locations provide several employment assistance programs at no cost to help you find the right job.

Yes, we provide access to job listings and other employment-related services. Job seekers can use CalJOBS online to search a database of job listings and can submit job applications for employers to view. Our job listings are also available in the national Job Central system, along with job openings available across the United States.

Use CalJOBS

You can use CalJOBS to search for thousands of jobs listed by California employers. CalJOBS allows you to enter your resume for review by employers who are looking for qualified workers.

Search Job Central

There is also a national online service, Job Central, which has employer job listings from across the US, including California.

Visit Employer Websites

Look up employers in your area to access employment information and job openings they may have posted on their own company website.

CalCareers provides information about exams and civil service job openings with the State of California.

You can recover your CalJOBS password by contacting our CalJOBS Customer Support Service Desk. Call toll-free at 1-800-758-0398 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday. A representative can help you on the call to get you logged in to your account.

You can deactivate your CalJOBS account by sending an email to CalJOBS@edd.ca.gov.

Note: For people currently receiving Unemployment Benefits, 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 information. Information such as employment projections, unemployment rates, wages by area and occupation, and consumer information can be found on their website among other employment tools and data.

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

The California Department of Industrial Relations is responsible for all labor law issues, including the following:

• 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.