This office works closely with private businesses, senior advocacy groups, labor, education, community-based organizations, veteran affairs, state government, and the California Department of Aging. Its activities raise public awareness about hiring older workers and the availability of employment services. Each March, EDD joins the rest of the nation in observing this specially designated week, which promotes the employment of older workers. While special emphasis is added during this week, EDD provides a full range of employment services to older workers year-round. The EDD takes its commitment to the men and women who faithfully served our nation in the military seriously.
Veterans receive priority in job and training referrals and other employment-related services.
Throughout this month, EDD makes special efforts to focus the attention of the news media, employers, and the public to the job needs of unemployed veterans. The EDD also participates in local job fairs and other activities to promote the hiring of veterans. The EDD actively participates in this award, which recognizes employers who have made it a goal to seek out and employ veterans as a matter of company or personnel policy. The EDD supports the efforts of the VECs throughout the state. These committees work closely with veterans to keep them informed of employment and training opportunities.