Rapid Response Resources
(Businesses closing or reduction in staff)
State of California Employment Development Department (EDD):
- The Path to Your Next Job walks you through the steps of unemployment to getting your next job.
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EDD Unemployment Insurance
explains what is unemployment, who is eligible, and when and how you should file your claim.
DE 2320M – English | DE 2320M/A – Armenian | DE 2320M/CC – Chinese-Cantonese | ||
DE 2320M/CM – Chinese-Mandarin | DE 2320M/H – Hmong | DE 2320M/K – Korean | ||
DE 2320M/L – Laotian | DE 2320M/P – Punjabi | DE 2320M/R – Russian | ||
DE 2320M/S – Spanish | DE 2320M/T – Tagalog | DE 2320M/V – Vietnamese |
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) Online this walks you through using the online UI system.
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EDD For your Benefit: California's Programs for the Unemployed
this booklet explains unemployment insurance, disability insurance, paid family leave and workforce services.
DE 2320 – English | DE 2320/A – Armenian | DE 2320/CC – Chinese-Cantonese | ||
DE 2320/CM – Chinese-Mandarin | DE 2320/H – Hmong | DE 2320/K – Korean | ||
DE 2320/L – Laotian | DE 2320/P – Punjabi | DE 2320/R – Russian | ||
DE 2320/S – Spanish | DE 2320/T – Tagalog | DE 2320/V – Vietnamese |
- CalJOBS for Job Seekers pamphlet which contains a resume building template.
- EDD California Training Benefits Program (CTBP) is available for UI claimants to further their education, upgrade their skills, or learn a new trade by attending an EDD approved school or training program.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance helps American workers who lost their job as a result of increased imports or shift in production to foreign countries.
- Veteran Employment Services assistance for veterans and their spouses to maximize their employment and training opportunities.
- Labor Market Information utilize this information for career exploration, growing industries and high demand jobs in the region.
Other Resources Available
- Health, Security and Safety Services Information provided by the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services Department
- 2-1-1 Dial 2-1-1 or go online to find Health and Human Services in Santa Barbara County
- Act Fast if You Can't Pay Your Credit Cards by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau