1. Choose a UCSC Extension certificate program that qualifies for WIB, EDD or TAA funding. (Be sure to contact the appropriate department staff for any questions about this certificate program.) For general questions, call (408) 861-3700.
2. Shop the local agencies listed below for available funding applicable to your training plan. Meet with a Case Manager and obtain approval for a UCSC Extension training program.
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4. Take your Program Schedule & Initial Enrollment forms to your Case Manager for approval and submission to Student Services with your approved payment voucher.
5. Enroll in classes at the beginning of each season's catalog release by submitting an Enrollment form to Student Services. Be sure to enroll early to secure your space and qualify for the Early Enrollment Discount price.
6. Any class substitutions or changes to your originally approved Program Schedule must be received by Student Services in writing at least seven calendar days before the start date of the class you are enrolled in and must be approved by UCSC Extension Department Staff as well as by your Case Manager. Please be sure to review all UCSC Extension policies and procedures on this site and in our current catalog.
For more information on Retraining Assistance, click here.
A unique joint venture of public entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties helping businesses and job seekers meet their employment needs.
Monterey County One-Stop Career Center Local Phone: (831) 796-3600 Toll Free phone: (800) 870-4750
North Valley (NOVA) Workforce Investment Board 505 Olive Street, Suite 550 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 730-7232 www.novaworks.org
Peninsula Works-San Carlos/San Mateo 550 Quarry Road San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 802-6470 www.peninsulaworks.org
Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board www.workforcescc.com Capitola Career Center 2045 4th Avenue Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 464-6286
Watsonville Career Center 18 West Beach Street Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 763-8700
Displaced or disadvantaged workers may be eligible for federal assistance through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or the Employment Development Department (EDD). For students who qualify, funds may be applied toward the cost of the Extension course fees, books, and materials. For a list of sponsored programs, please click here.
For additional information or to determine eligibility, contact either your local Workforce Investment Board or Extension’s coordinator at wib@ucsc-extension.edu. Funding eligibility is determined prior to enrolling or participating in any course.
Please visit the WIB Certificate page for additional certificate information. The WIB offices listed below can provide you with information about Workforce Investment Act grants as well as Trade Adjustement Assistance, which is geared towards workers who have lost employment as a result of international trade.