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:: About EDD Veteran Representatives ::
Who We Are
The Veterans Representatives that are stationed at the three One-Stop Career Centers are trained to assist
veterans in their job search. Their mission is to utilize a regional approach in delivering seamless, top-quality,
employment-related services to veterans and employers. Their goal is to maximize the employment of
California’s Veterans, especially those with barriers to employment, using the complete menu of EDD One-
Stop Career Center resources.
Employed by the state of California, this staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist Veterans with a
wide variety of issues and needs, from preparing a resume to obtaining a copy of their DD-214. They are also a
valuable resource for various training opportunities. Service connected disabled Veterans as well as those with
barriers to employment receive top priority.
veterans in their job search. Their mission is to utilize a regional approach in delivering seamless, top-quality,
employment-related services to veterans and employers. Their goal is to maximize the employment of
California’s Veterans, especially those with barriers to employment, using the complete menu of EDD One-
Stop Career Center resources.
Employed by the state of California, this staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist Veterans with a
wide variety of issues and needs, from preparing a resume to obtaining a copy of their DD-214. They are also a
valuable resource for various training opportunities. Service connected disabled Veterans as well as those with
barriers to employment receive top priority.
Cal Jobs
www.caljobs.ca.gov
This web site offers priority to military veterans in
referrals to employment. Sign on to CalJobs at any
EDD office, or from any location with PC access to the
Internet. Answer the on-screen questions, and begin
your job search. Within minutes you will be looking
through thousands of job openings statewide, or right
here in your own local area. We will also show you
how to customize your online job-search to satisfy
your individual employment needs.
This web site offers priority to military veterans in
referrals to employment. Sign on to CalJobs at any
EDD office, or from any location with PC access to the
Internet. Answer the on-screen questions, and begin
your job search. Within minutes you will be looking
through thousands of job openings statewide, or right
here in your own local area. We will also show you
how to customize your online job-search to satisfy
your individual employment needs.
:: EDD - Job Search ::
Sevices
The Fremont, Hayward and Oakland offices
provide one-on-one services to veterans
having difficulty in obtaining employment or
retraining. Small group workshops on resume
preparation, interviewing skills, job retention, job
search techniques, etc. are available as well.
provide one-on-one services to veterans
having difficulty in obtaining employment or
retraining. Small group workshops on resume
preparation, interviewing skills, job retention, job
search techniques, etc. are available as well.
:: EDD Veteran Individual & Groups ::
Individual Programs
Specially-trained veterans staff are here to assist Vets
with unusual employment problems, to offer vocational
guidance, specific labor market information and
personal, individualized assistance. One-on-one
assistance is always available to those who need help
or have limited computer skills.
with unusual employment problems, to offer vocational
guidance, specific labor market information and
personal, individualized assistance. One-on-one
assistance is always available to those who need help
or have limited computer skills.
Local Veteran Organizations
The Alameda County Veteran’s Representatives
interact often with area Veteran service
organizations, including the County Veterans
Service Officers (CVSO), in providing veterans
various resources, information and assistance
on VA benefits. Veteran’s Representatives also
work closely with the Veterans Employment
Committee (VEC) of Alameda County in offering
special forms of assistance to job-seeking Vets,
assisting them in obtaining suitable
interact often with area Veteran service
organizations, including the County Veterans
Service Officers (CVSO), in providing veterans
various resources, information and assistance
on VA benefits. Veteran’s Representatives also
work closely with the Veterans Employment
Committee (VEC) of Alameda County in offering
special forms of assistance to job-seeking Vets,
assisting them in obtaining suitable
:: EDD Veteran Special Programs ::
Federal Contractor Job Listing Program
This government-mandated program requires
employers with federal contracts of $100,000 or
more to list job openings with EDD’s Job Service.
This provides a large source of local jobs for
which veterans are given priority.
employers with federal contracts of $100,000 or
more to list job openings with EDD’s Job Service.
This provides a large source of local jobs for
which veterans are given priority.
Promotional and Informational Services
The Alameda County Veteran’s Representatives
sponsor and support various local events with the
sole intent of informing the public, particularly the
employer community, of the special skills, abilities
and needs of veterans.
sponsor and support various local events with the
sole intent of informing the public, particularly the
employer community, of the special skills, abilities
and needs of veterans.
Priority of Referral
When employers enter their job orders into CalJobs,
they have an option to search for applicants. During
the first 24 hours of that job order, they will only see
veteran applicants. Therefore, it is essential that you
enter your resume into CalJobs. We will be glad to
assist you in doing so.
they have an option to search for applicants. During
the first 24 hours of that job order, they will only see
veteran applicants. Therefore, it is essential that you
enter your resume into CalJobs. We will be glad to
assist you in doing so.
Unemployement Benefits
Former service members should apply for
unemployment insurance (UI) benefits immediately
upon separation from active military service. When
filing for UI benefits, recently discharged veterans
must provide information from their Certificate of
Release or Discharge Form Active Duty, DD Form
214 or NOAA Form 56-16 (or when not available,
Orders to Report, or Orders of Release may be
used). If you do not have this documentation, do not
delay in filing your claim. The Department can help
you obtain the necessary information to file your claim.
unemployment insurance (UI) benefits immediately
upon separation from active military service. When
filing for UI benefits, recently discharged veterans
must provide information from their Certificate of
Release or Discharge Form Active Duty, DD Form
214 or NOAA Form 56-16 (or when not available,
Orders to Report, or Orders of Release may be
used). If you do not have this documentation, do not
delay in filing your claim. The Department can help
you obtain the necessary information to file your claim.