r/UnemploymentCA

Hi, all. Looking for some clarity/advice here. I was laid off from my marketing job in June 2026 and have been receiving UI benefits since. I took the RESEA training in July and decided to pursue a medical assistant training program nearby that is on the approved list for CalJOBS and EDD. I visited a local AJCC, and they are helping me get the training paid for, but my question is: Will I be eligible for a training benefit extension? I did notify EDD before my 16th week of benefits that I was working with AJCC to secure funding for an approved-list training program. What is the likelihood I'll be approved for extended benefits while in training, which ends in May 2027? Any help or insight would be appreciated. :)

Hi! For applying to EDD… My separation notice was marked “discharged” after my role was eliminated. I select discharged and it doesn’t show a selection that my position was eliminated, but it shows other…. Is that where it goes? Would this cause a delay?

On layoff, I can put position eliminated. The company wont contest unemployment, but I am bit lost here on what to select. Any help?