Language Resources

“We understand that community-based organizations like the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA) is one way to successfully connect and get critical information on EDD’s benefits and services to communities who speak a language other than English.”

– Erica Chovva Ruiz
EDD Language Access Officer

“The Unemployment Language Opportunity Program (ULOP) grant funding has significantly enhanced The Cambodian Family Community Center’s (TCF) capacity to serve limited English-speaking communities. With this funding, TCF has been able to hire bilingual and bicultural staff members to conduct outreach and engagement within the community.”

– Amina Sen-Matthews
Director of Programs at the Cambodian Family Community Center

“The Unemployment Language Opportunity Program (ULOP) grant funding has been transformative for The Armenian Relief Society Social Services of Western USA, allowing the organization to expand its services and staff capacity dedicated to outreach, education, system navigation, awareness-raising, and language access for EDD benefits and services aimed at LEP communities,”.

– Selina Sarafian
Representative at the Armenian Relief Society Social Services of Western USA.

"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 .