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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 10560 Public Assistance Employment Training

§ 10560 Public Assistance Employment Training

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10560 Public Assistance Employment Training

This law says the government must help people on welfare find jobs, either in private companies or government jobs. They can work with other agencies to do this.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must help welfare recipients find jobs.
  • •They can team up with other agencies to do this.
  • •Government jobs still follow normal hiring rules.

Example

A person getting welfare wants to find a job but doesn’t know how.

The government must train them for jobs, like teaching them skills or helping them apply for work.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10560 Public Assistance Employment Training

The department and each county department shall, to the extent feasible, train recipients of public assistance and potential recipients for private employment or for government service. Employment by the state or counties shall be subject to applicable civil service and merit system requirements. The provisions of this section may be accomplished in conjunction with the provisions of a contract between the department and the State Department of Education, or Employment Development Department, or Department of Rehabilitation. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public assistanceprivate employmentgovernment servicecivil servicemerit system requirementsState Department of EducationEmployment Development DepartmentDepartment of Rehabilitation

Related Statutes

  • § 10550 Social Services Department Establishment
  • § 10551 Department Structure Overview
  • § 10552 Director Appointment Requirements
  • § 10553 Director'S Social Services Duties
  • § 10553.1 Tribal Child Custody Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10560.
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