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EDD Veterans Day campaign celebrates those who have served our country and provides them veteran-focused employment resources

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Veterans Day is our nation’s annual recognition honoring former military members and the immeasurable sacrifices they have made on behalf of our country. In accordance with Veterans Day, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is highlighting employment resources we provide to veterans statewide to help them in their transition from military service to the civilian workforce.

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EDD awards over $760,000 to support workers impacted by closure of Yellow Freight Corporation

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today it has awarded over $760,000 to the California Labor Federation (CLF) to conduct employment services outreach to workers dislocated by the closure of Yellow Freight Corporation in multiple locations across California. CLF will use these funds to provide guidance and information on available job-related assistance and services to more than 2,229 dislocated workers represented by 19 California Teamster Locals.

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California’s unemployment rate increases slightly in September

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California’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.7 percent as the state’s employers added 8,700 nonfarm payroll jobs to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. Total nonfarm employment for August 2023 was revised down by 19,900 jobs due, in large part, to revised reductions in the Professional & Business Services sector.

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EDD awards $175,000 grant to help community impacted by Ventura Youth Facility closure

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today it has awarded $175,000 to help workers and businesses in Camarillo affected by the closure of the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility on June 30, 2023. The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County will use these funds to identify employment service needs for more than 90 of the facility’s employees, as well as the needs of surrounding businesses.

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EDD awards $1 million to Corporation for a Skilled Workforce to enhance the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today that it has awarded $1 million to Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW) to make improvements to the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program administered in California. This funding will help provide more effective reemployment strategies for claimants most likely to exhaust Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, and to support improved efficiency and effectiveness in California’s workforce system.

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EDD awards $648,500 to help Humboldt County prepare for workforce changes as it moves into offshore wind energy

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today it has awarded more than $648,000 for the Supply Chain and Worker Readiness Program (the Program), an integral part of Humboldt County’s groundbreaking offshore wind energy project. The Program is designed to facilitate workforce development efforts over the entire offshore wind project lifecycle and will utilize funds for research, community preparation, and workforce partner development. The funding will also be applied towards the education and capacity building of local businesses to meet Humboldt County’s long-term workforce needs while this new industry is established.

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California’s unemployment remains unchanged for third consecutive month

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California’s unemployment rate remained at 4.6 percent1, for the third consecutive month as the state’s employers added 23,100 nonfarm payroll jobs2 to the economy, according to data released today by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. Total nonfarm employment for July 2023 was revised down by 19,000 jobs due to revised reductions in Leisure & Hospitality, Information, and Government industry sectors.

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EDD awards $4 million for apprenticeship programs to recruit, train, and employ disadvantaged youth as firefighters and paramedics

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has awarded $4 million to the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) to expand and develop apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to recruit, train, and employ firefighters and paramedics. The grant will prioritize the inclusion of young adults who come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented background.

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EDD awards $17.9 million for job training and employment services for English Language Learners

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The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today it has awarded $17.9 million in grants to organizations that will expand English Language Learner (ELL) Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs across California. The grants will help people who have faced significant barriers to employment and community services, by providing employment-focused training designed specifically to assist them.

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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) now available to Hoopa Valley Tribe workers impacted by severe winter storms

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Hoopa Valley Tribe workers whose employment or self-employment was impacted by severe winter storms and mudslides in the Humboldt area between February 14 and March 5, 2023, are now able to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. The new DUA availability follows an amendment in July to the presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4707) that was initially issued on April 25, 2023.

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