Help available for unemployed EDC residents

El Dorado County Connections-One Stop has programs and services to help individuals return to work.

Through the Dislocated Worker Program, unemployed and underemployed residents who are unlikely to return to their previous industry or occupation can receive assistance. Displaced homemakers and self-employed individuals may also qualify. Applicants do not need to be low income to qualify.

Free services provided through the Dislocated Worker Program include:  paid on-the-job training opportunities, job search assistance and career assessment and exploration, work readiness training, such as interview skills and resume preparation, information and support accessing college and technical schools, and money for certain vocational school or technical school training or related expenses.

To apply for the Dislocated Worker Program, individuals must be 18 years of age or older. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

The Dislocated Worker Program is operated at 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe and 3047 Briw Road in Placerville. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. For more information, call 530.573.4330 in South Lake Tahoe or 530.642.4850 in Placerville.