Does EDD pay for training?
Henry Morales
Published Mar 23, 2026
No, the EDD does not pay any educational or training-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, or transportation. However, there are state, federal, and employer assistance programs that may fund your school or training if you are approved for CTB.
What is the title of the training program EDD?
California Training Benefits (CTB) allows you to further your education, upgrade your skills, or learn a new trade by attending an Employment Development Department (EDD) approved school or training program while you receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
Can I collect unemployment and go to school California?
If you are an Unemployment Insurance (UI) customer, California Training Benefits (CTB) allows you to continue your education, upgrade your skills, or learn a new trade while receiving UI benefits. Let the EDD know that you’re interested in CTB when you file your claim.
How do I report school or training to EDD?
You can report school or training when you file or reopen a claim, or when you certify for benefits by reporting it on the Continued Claim Form (DE 4581)….Use one of the following methods:
- UI OnlineSM (recommended)
- By phone using EDD Tele-Cert. SM
- By mail on your paper Continued Claim Form (DE 4581)
Does unemployment count as income for CalFresh?
You can have income from a full- or part-time job, unemployment benefits, General Relief, or CalWORKs and still get CalFresh. If your income is less than the amount on this chart, you may qualify for CalFresh.
Can you collect unemployment if you work part-time in California?
Even if you are still working part-time, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits, depending on your earnings and your situation. California has several programs that offer “partial” unemployment benefits: A portion of the benefit you would receive if you were fully unemployed, reduced to take into account your …
