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Voice of the Fields California
February 2019
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Volume 29, Number 2
T R A I N I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S
Are you looking for training opportunities?
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HE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT Department (EDD) is part of a statewide collaborative network that includes employers, community-based organizations, educators, state and local government agencies, and training providers. This network has employment and training services and programs available to qualified job seekers including: laid off workers, youth, workers looking for better opportunities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. EDD services and information are at no cost to the workers.
Visit your nearest America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC), to get information on job search training. To find the nearest AJCC job center visit edd.ca.gov/Office Locator and ask to speak with an EDD representative. On this issue, we are featuring the Center for Employment Training, one of the many training opportunities, which could be combined with the support of other qualifying EDD services.
Center for Employment Training CET’s Mission The mission of Center for Employment Training (CET), an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to self-sufficiency.
How can CET help? What makes CET different is over the last 50 years they have mastered integrated job training services to support your success. CET delivers real-world, hands-on job training. Programs are designed to get you job-
ready in the shortest time. CET also provides supportive services to help you succeed. They help you by making sure you have the math and language skills you need to succeed at CET and meet the demands of your future job. From day one, CET treats you as if you are on the job and more than a student. Once you have mastered the job skills you need, no matter which CET center you graduate from, you’ll get job placement assistance. CET is there to provide the support needed to find work. They have some of the highest graduation rates, student satisfaction and job placement rates in the nation. Why? It’s
because they don’t stop at career training. CET’s success is when individuals get the skills to get the job. CET’s success is your first paycheck.
CET’s Commitment CET is committed to keeping services accessible to all. They believe in a hand-up, not a hand-out. They want to help lift people into a brighter future and multiple generations have attended CET knowing it is a place that changes lives. CET is a place where you are treated as a family member. At CET it doesn’t matter where you come from, if you are young or old, Continued on next page 6
CalJOBSSM
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HE CALJOBS SM SYSTEM is California’s online resource available at no cost to help job seekers search for jobs, build résumés, access career resources, find qualified candidates for employment, and gather information on education and training programs. In addition, Job seekers or any displaced worker receiving Unemployment Insurance has to register in CalJOBSSM. Get started by visiting www.caljobs.ca.gov. To Register for CalJOBSSM complete the online application and create your own login information, including a username and password. You will need your Social Security Number to create a login. n Answer the on-screen questions, and begin your job search n Already Registered? Log in to CalJOBSSM using your identification name and password.
Benefits and Characteristics In CalJOBSSM you can: n Create and upload multiple versions of your résumé tailored to specific jobs or career paths. n Customize and conduct job searches. n Set up alerts for job openings – either via email or text message. n Apply for job openings. n Research prospective employers. n Use the mobile application.
Helpful Information CalJOBSSM allows job seekers to set up new job alerts, which will go directly to your phone or e-mail. If you are logged in as a Job Seeker, you can learn how to set up alerts for job
notifications by: n Selecting “Learning Center” under Other Services on the left menu. n On the Learning Center page, you can select “The Virtual Recruiter for Individuals” under the Individual Courses section.
Unemployment Insurance Claimants If you are receiving Unemployment Insurance and the system indicates that you are already registered, please follow the steps below to retrieve your username and password: n Select Forgot Username/Password? on the CalJOBSSM home page at www.caljobs.ca.gov n Under Option 3 – Forgot Username and Password, select the retrieve both. n Select “Individual” and then select the “Next” button. n Enter your information: First Name, Last Name, Social Security Number and Date of Birth. n Select the “Verify” button. n Answer the security question, and then select the “Verify” button again. You should now be in the system. If
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you are not, you will be prompted to request your account reset. If you need help registering, logging in, setting up alerts, looking for jobs, or navigating the CalJOBSSM system, the Employment Development Department (EDD) has CalJOBSSM workshops and EDD representatives that can assist in your language at your nearest AJCC. To find the nearest AJCC job center visit edd.ca.gov/Office Locator, and ask to speak with an EDD representative. Source: www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/Caljobs.htm
Are you looking for upcoming Job Fairs or Job Search Workshops? The Employment Development Department and America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) partners offer workshops for career guidance and job search skills throughout California. Job fairs provide job seekers and employers a unique opportunity to interact with each other. Right on the spot, employers can screen and schedule qualified applicants for interviews, collect résumés, hand out applications, answer questions about the job and the company, and much more. To find out upcoming job fairs or workshops contact your local AJCC or visit the EDD webpage Job Fairs and Workshops at www. edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/ Job_Fairs_and_Workshops.htm
Dates to Remember. Date
Time
Event Name
Location
Contact
March 1, 2019
11:00AM3:00PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
La Esperanza Market 823 E. Cleveland Madera, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 6, 2019
11:00AM3:00PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
Rio Grannde Market 1220 W 9th St. Merced, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 6-7, 2019
9:00AM4:00PM
Information Session on No Cost Training Programs
Almond Court Apartments 801 Almond Court Wasco, CA
Maria Olvera 661-635-2716 Mayra Bruno 661-336-6712
March 8, 2019
10:00AM2:30PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
2400 Stanislaus St. Riverbank, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 12, 2019
7:00AM1:00PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
Turlock Flea Market 2000 East Ave Stainslaus, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 12-13, 2019
9:00AM4:00PM
Information Session on No Cost Training Programs
Caliente Creek Apartments 909 Meyer St. Arvin, CA
Maria Olvera 661635-2716 Mayra Bruno 661-336-6712
March 15, 2019
10:00AM2:30PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
798 F St Patterson, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 19, 2019
11:00AM3:00PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
Head Start 4525 Brodrick St. Planada, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 20-21, 2019
9:00AM4:00PM
Information Session on No Cost Training Programs
Rancho Linda Apartments 9023 Camino La Jolla Lamont, CA
Maria Olvera 661-635-2716 Mayra Bruno 661-336-6712
March 22, 2019
10:00AM2:30PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
470 E. A. St. Oakdal, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 27, 2019
8:00AM1:00PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
Madera Flea Market 1850 W. Cleveland Madera, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 27 -28, 2019
9:00AM4:00PM
Information Session on No Cost Training Programs
Descanso Place Apartments 850 Descanso St. Bakersfield, CA
Maria Olvera 661-635-2716 Mayra Bruno 661-336-6712
March 29, 2019
11:00AM3:00PM
Central Valley Opportunity Center Mobile Unit
Casa de La Vina 23784 Ave 9 Madera, CA
Lucio Cruz 209-357-0062
March 29, 2019
6:00PM8:30PM
Los Mendanos Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration
Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA
Jennifer Adams 925-473-7302
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Notes
Bring: CA ID or Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Most Recent Tax Returns
Bring: CA ID or Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Most Recent Tax Returns
Bring: CA ID or Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Most Recent Tax Returns
Bring: CA ID or Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Most Recent Tax Returns
California Earned Income Tax Credit
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HE CASH-BACK California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is designed to put money in the pockets of low-income working people. You can use the money for anything; clothing, food, school supplies, electric bills, etc. For tax year 2018, families earning wages or self-employment income up to $24,950 may qualify for CalEITC.
How do I claim the credit? You claim the credit by preparing and filing a California tax return. You can do it yourself or get free help. What if I already filed my state return and didn’t claim the credit? If you think you may qualify for CalEITC, you may amend your return. You can do it yourself or get free help. Get free help to prepare (or amend) and file your tax return. Beginning in late January and running through Tax Day, April 15, 2019, find free tax help at a location near you CalEITC4Me.org.
How does it work? Once you file your tax return: n If you do not owe taxes, CalEITC gives you a refund. n If you owe taxes, CalEITC reduces the amount of taxes you owe and if there’s still a credit left, gives you a refund. How much is the credit? Select your number of dependents below to see how much you may qualify for: Number of Qualifying Children None 1 2 3 or more
CA Maximum Income $16,750 $24,950 $24,950 $24,950
CalEITC (up to)
IRS EITC (up to)
$232 $1,554 $2,559 $2,879
$519 $3,461 $5,716 $6,431
Federal Earned Income Tax Credit
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HE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT, EITC or EIC, is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund.
How do I claim the credit? You claim the credit by preparing and filing a California tax return. You can do it yourself or get free help. When Can I Expect My Refund? If you claim the earned income tax credit (EITC) or the additional child tax credit (ACTC) on your tax return, by law the IRS, can’t issue your refund before mid-February. Who Qualifies? To qualify for EITC you must have earned income from
working for someone or from running or owning a business or farm and meet basic rules. And, you must either meet additional rules for workers without a qualifying child or have a child that meets all the qualifying child rules for you. Earned Income Limits The tax year 2018 earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: Investment Income Limit Investment income must be $3,500 or less for the year.
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For the 2018 tax year, this credit is available to California households with adjusted gross incomes of up to $16,750 if there are no qualifying children, and up to $24,950 if there is one or more qualifying children. You qualify for CalEITC for the 2018 tax year if: n You have wages, self-employment income and adjusted gross income within certain limits, AND n You, your spouse, and any qualifying children each have a Social Security Number issued by the Social Security Administration that is valid for employment, AND n You do not use the “married/RDP filing separately” filing status, AND n You lived in California for more than half the tax year. Souece: www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/faq/net/900.shtml Number of Qualifying Children
Filing as Single, Head of Household or Widowed
Filing as Married Filing Jointly
None 1 2 3 or more
$15,270 $40,320 $45,802 $49,194
$20,950 $46,010 $51,492 $54,884
Maximum Credit Amounts The maximum amount of credit for Tax Year 2018 is: n $6,431 with three or more qualifying children n $5,716 with two qualifying children n $3,461 with one qualifying child n $519 with no qualifying children
EITC Resources
To find out more information on the Federal EITC please visit www.irs.gov. Sources: www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/ earned-income-tax-credit
Agricultural Jobs available to U.S. workers under H-2A contract You may apply for these jobs by phone or in person at your nearest Employment Development Department (EDD) field office CalJOBS Number
Job Openings
Work Dates
Last Day to Apply
Salary
County
Commodity
AJCC
Phone
16382386
50
03/01/1911/17/19
07/09/19
13.92 Hr.
San Diego
Roma and Round Tomatoes, Brussels Sprouts
Oceanside
(760) 631-6150
16403988
40
03/08/1910/18/19
06/28/19
13.92 Hr.
San Diego
Avocados, Valencia Oranges, and Grapefruits
Oceanside
(760) 631-6150
16439175
99
03/11/1901/10/20
08/10/19
13.92 Hr.
Riverside
Various Crops
Blythe
(760) 640-3144
16420215
85
03/11/1911/30/19
07/21/19
13.92 Hr.
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara
Broccoli
Salinas
(831) 796-3600
16405614
60
03/12/1906/30/19
05/06/19
13.92 Hr.
Ventura
Oxnard
(805) 288-8400
16436362
910
03/15/1911/24/19
07/20/19
13.92 Hr.
Salinas
(831) 796-3600
16383357
60
03/15/1912/15/19
07/30/19
13.92 Hr.
San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Fresno San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
Organic Celery, Conventional Celery, Radish, Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Red Leaf, Green Leaft, Butter, Bulk Lettuce, Iceberg, and Cabbage Various Row Crops, Citrus
Santa Maria
(805) 614-1550
16439635
51
03/18/1906/15/19
05/01/19
13.92 Hr.
Ventura
Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower, Fennel, Bok Choy, Cliantro, Spinach, Mint, Thyme, Rosemary, and Marjoram Strawberries, Blueberries
Oxnard AJCC
(805) 288-8400
16439415
44
03/18/1911/15/19
07/17/19
13.92 Hr.
Sonoma
Wine Grapes
16420022
78
03/19/1901/19/20
08/19/19
13.92 Hr.
Santa Barbara
Strawberry
Santa Maria
(805) 614-1550
16448361
40
03/25/1907/06/19
05/15/19
13.92 Hr.
Ventura
Strawberry
Oxnard
(805) 288-8400
16446204
72
03/25/1911/15/19
07/20/19
13.92 Hr.
Monterey and San Benito
Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Mix (Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Butter)
Salinas
(831) 796-3600
16446602
73
03/25/1911/11/19
07/18/19
13.92 Hr.
Monterey
Tender Leaf, Green Leaf, Romaine, and Wrap Lettuce
Salinas
(831) 796-3600
16453928
69
03/29/1911/30/19
07/30/19
13.92 Hr.
Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo
Strawberry
16444852
274
04/01/1911/30/19
07/31/19
13.92 Hr.
Monterey, San Benito
Iceburg Lettuce, Romaine Hearts, Celery, Strawberry, Broccoli, Cauliflower
16453249
67
04/10/1906/01/19
05/06/19
13.92 Hr.
Imperial
Onion
El Centro
(760)339-2722
Various
Various
Continous
Various
13.92 Hr.
Various
Apicultor
Various
Call your local AJCC or 1-916654-7799 to find the closest office
Various
Various
Continous
Various
$2,133.52/mes 26 + employees $1,955.74/mes 25 - employees
Various
Herder
Various
Call your local AJCC or 1-916654-7799 to find the closest office
Sonoma Job Link (707) 565-5550
Workforce (805) 614-1550 Resource Center - Santa Maria Salinas (831)796-3600
The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers to the U.S. to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. The H-2A employers must demonstrate that qualified U.S. workers are not available for the job and the employment of temporary foreign workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed. Preference in hiring will be given to qualified U.S. workers before employers are allowed to bring in foreign workers under the program.
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EDDResources Resources EDD
M ARCH
DATES TO REMEMBER
Radio Bilingüe Wednesday March 27 10 am & 4 pm CET Continued from page 1
man or woman. If you come to CET, you are seeking their help. CET focuses on giving you the skills with one goal in mind, and that is to get you gainful employment with higher wages so that you can better support your own family and become free of worry. They think success is freedom. It is music to their ears when they hear graduates say, “CET changed my life.” And they’ve heard that thousands of times.
www.edd.ca.gov
Workforce Services AJCC Locator ............. 1-877-872-5627 CalJOBSSM ....................... 1-800-758-0398 Monitor Advocate, Report work related complaints .....................1-866-289-8356 e-mail: .................madvocat@edd.ca.gov Unemployment Insurance English: ...........................1-800-300-5616 Spanish: .........................1-800-326-8937 Disability Insurance English: .......................... 1-800-480-3287 Spanish: .........................1-866-658-8846 Paid Family Leave English: .......................... 1-877-238-4373 Spanish: ........................ 1-877-379-3819 Ask EDD Request EDD information online: ...................................... askedd.edd.ca.gov
CET Locations: Coachella 49-111 Highway 111, Suite 5, Coachella, CA (760) 398-8889 Colton 1099 N. Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA (909) 478-3818 El Centro 294 South 3rd Street, El Centro, CA (760) 337-6565 Oxnard 761 South C Street, Oxnard, CA (805) 487-9821 Salinas 24 Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA (831) 424-0665
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San Diego 4153 Market Street, Suite C, San Diego, CA (619) 527-4895 San Jose 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA (408) 534-5360 Santa Maria 509 W Morrison Avenue, Santa Maria, CA (805) 928-1737 Soledad 930 Los Coches Drive, Soledad, CA (831) 678-0448 Watsonville 10 Blanca Lane, Watsonville, CA (831) 728-4551
Dates to Remember LOCATION
CET- Salinas 24 Alvin Drive, Salinas, CA 93906 CET- Colton 1099 N.Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA 92324 CET- San Jose 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA 95110
DATE/TIME
3/20/19 – 11 am to 2 pm 3/23/19 10 am to 1 pm 4/4/19 – 2 pm to 5 pm
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EVENT
5th Annual Job & Resource Fair Open House Spring into Your Career Job Fair