A&J Training Trust's apprenticeship program is a state approved training program that allows our Apprentices to receive unemployment benefits while they attend class. As an indentured Apprentice in our program, you may be eligible to submit a claim for the California Training Benefit program provided by the State of California through EDD.
A&J Training Trust is not associated with the California Training Benefit program offered by the state. Our Apprentice guide is for reference only. For specific questions please reach out to the Employment Development Department for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Click the button below to download the Create an Account with the Employment Development Department (EDD) PDF:
Click the button below to download the File a Claim with the Employment Development Department (EDD) Office PDF:
- The California Training Benefit (CTB) program with EDD allows you to attend training while receiving unemployment benefits.
- A&J Training Trust is NOT associated with the California Training Benefit program offered by the state. Our Apprentice guide is for reference only.
- A&J Training Trust does not require participation in the California Training Benefit Program. It is your responsibility to file for benefits.
- This guide is for Apprentices who wish to receive benefits for the week they are in class. This guide does not apply if you are laid off the job.
- IMPORTANT: Anyone working Monday, during the week of block training, will not qualify for benefits.
- Each question must be answered. Claims without answers to all questions may be delayed or denied.
- If your benefit balance reaches zero, contact EDD by phone and ask to submit an application for a training extension.
- Official EDD Website: http://edd.ca.gov
- Hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (PST), Monday through Friday, except California state and federal holidays.
- Call at 8:00 A.M. when EDD’s offices first open, except on Mondays as EDD’s website lists Mondays before 10:00 A.M. as having the highest wait times.
- English and Spanish: (800) 300-5616
- Cantonese: (800) 547-3506
- Mandarin: (866) 303-0706
- Vietnamese: (800) 547-2058
- California Relay Service (711): Provide the UI number: (800) 300-5616 to the operator
- TTY: (800) 815-9387
Phone or email communication to EDD should include:
- You are an indentured Apprentice.
- You are enrolled in an apprenticeship program registered with the State of California.
- Your apprenticeship status can be verified on the DIR website.
- You are submitting a claim for the California Training Benefit program provided by the State of California through EDD.