California Training Benefits Program / Unemployment

xluescluesx · May 30, 2011

I'm not too familiar with CBT, is it like unemployment? As far as school goes, it wouldn't necessarily make you ineligible but they will ask you if you can still work full time with school. If the answer is no, then they'll deny you. If you can theoretically work and go to school, then it should be fine. You can't apply for unemployment until you're actually laid off. And household income does not affect unemployment benefits, the amount you get will be based on how much you made.

LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN · May 30, 2011

The only people who can answer your question are the people in the EDD. The process of getting into the training program can be long. First thing that must be done is attend an information session..that may answer your questions. From what remember, you must be signed up with EDD, unemployed, signed up for their website...but again, only EDD can give you the info. Contact them and avoid misinformation.

apoppyfield, BSN, RN · May 31, 2011

Not so easy to contact EDD because they have a toll free number which is endlessly busy. If you are a part of a large layoff, your employer will most likely coordinate with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) people. Talk to your Human Resource person and find out if there will be a WIA counseler you can meet with. WIA can coordinate with EDD to certify whether your program qualifies for California Training Benefits. You still have to wait until you are laid off, apply for UIB, and go through a hearing process to get approved. It can take several weeks.

JLA · May 31, 2011

On EDD's website there is a place you can enter your contact info and email them a question. They respond via email with an answer to your question. I know it is extremely hard to get through their 800 number. It is ridiculous!! I was previously approved for a training program...I was going to go through a medical assisting program at Heald. Then I decided to withdraw and go for nursing. The requirements were that you were laid off from a job that is no longer in demand and that you were going to be trained in a job that is in demand. ALso, you have to be able to complete the training in one year and not all training/schools are approved. I would say definitely talk to someone at EDD. Good luck!

KCMedicRN · Jun 1, 2011

Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to get some straight answers regarding the California Training Program.
I am currently working full time as licensed vocational nurse. I learned that I will be laid off at the end of this summer, but luckily got into a LVN-RN Bridge Program at a nearby junior college. The program is 1 year. There is a 6 week session during this summer then the program will run full time this September.
Questions:
-Does anyone know if I am eligible for CBT if I attend a 1 year program at this junior college?
-Do you know if I can apply for the CBT now, to expedite the process for Fall? Or would I have to wait till I'm actually laid off...
-Does household income affect eligibility for CBT?
I'd appreciate any comment/feedback.
Thanks !

Household income does not affect elifibility and you do have to be laid off first. You may have some problems with the whole junior college thing. I'm doing a 20 month BSN and they denied it stating the following regarding my "training"..... "the training program is primarily intended for a degree from a college, community college, or university". If I understand it correctly CA BRN requires at minimum an assoicates degree to sit for boards, so I'm not sure if it will work out for you. Good luck!

mochiko · Jul 14, 2012

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mochiko · Jul 14, 2012

On EDD's website there is a place you can enter your contact info and email them a question. They respond via email with an answer to your question. I know it is extremely hard to get through their 800 number. It is ridiculous!! I was previously approved for a training program...I was going to go through a medical assisting program at Heald. Then I decided to withdraw and go for nursing. The requirements were that you were laid off from a job that is no longer in demand and that you were going to be trained in a job that is in demand. ALso, you have to be able to complete the training in one year and not all training/schools are approved. I would say definitely talk to someone at EDD. Good luck!

Hi, JenApos!! Does that mean that you had to complete the RN program in a year?? I just got accepted in 2 years program and I am trying to find out if my school is approved for this "training purpose." A lot of people said that community college is out of questions when it comes to unemployment but I heard that nursing is an exception. I am trying to go to EDD office on monday but if you know anything about it, could you share with me? Thank you.