Job centers in Santa Cruz County, CA

Santa Cruz County has 3 American Job Centers (1 comprehensive and 2 affiliate) in 3 cities. Walk in or call for career counseling, job search help and training referrals. Call ahead to confirm hours and ask whether you need an appointment.

• One comprehensive center offer the full set of one-stop career services.
• 2 affiliate centers offer career services and connect you to a comprehensive center when you need more.
• One center has a veterans’ representative. See veterans’ services in California.
• 2 centers staff a youth services representative.

Job centers in Santa Cruz County

Cities in Santa Cruz County

• Capitola
• Freedom
• Watsonville

What to bring

Bring a photo ID, a resume or work history, and any licenses or certificates you already have. Veterans should bring a DD-214. If you are applying for training funds, bring proof of income and household size. Staff at an American Job Center help you look for work, update a resume, plan a career move and find training, including apprenticeships.

Nearby counties

• Monterey County, CA (4)
• Santa Clara County, CA (4)
• San Benito County, CA
• Alameda County, CA (11)
• San Francisco County, CA (4)
• Merced County, CA (2)

All job centers in California.