Overview
If you’re currently unemployed, you may be eligible for government-funded training programs that can help you develop new skills and launch a new career, without affecting your unemployment benefits.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides federal funding through state employment departments to retrain workers who have been laid off. This program ensures that displaced workers can access quality training programs to re-enter the workforce in high-demand fields.
Available Training Programs
Government funding is available for high-demand technology fields, including:
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Computer Repair and Hardware Support
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Network Administration and Security
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Web Development and Programming
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Database Management and Administration
ABCO Technology Partnership
ABCO Technology is an approved training provider listed on both CalJobs and the EDD’s i-train.org website. We offer government-funded training programs in information technology fields.
Important Note: Students must be pre-qualified by their assigned EDD/Career One-Stop center before enrolling in any approved training program.
Next Steps
1. Contact an American Job Center
Contact your local American Job Center to discuss your eligibility.
2. Complete the qualification process
Complete the qualification process through EDD.
3. Contact ABCO Technology
Contact ABCO Technology for program information once you’re pre-qualified.
How to Get Started
Contact Your Local American Job Center (One-Stop Office)
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Los Angeles County alone has 30 centers available to assist you.
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These centers provide comprehensive information about available training programs.
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Staff can help determine your eligibility and guide you through the application process.
Find Your Nearest Center:
- Visit www.caljobs.ca.gov
- Visit www.careeronestop.org
- Call (866) 333-4606 or (800) 300-5616
Additional Resources
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CalJobs Website: www.caljobs.ca.gov
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Career One-Stop: www.careeronestop.org
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EDD Information: (866) 333-4606
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Program Inquiries: (800) 300-5616
Remember: These training programs are designed to help you transition into a new career while maintaining your unemployment benefits. Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your future.
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