Ready for Your Next Career Move?
If your job has been affected by the oil and gas industry, the State of California has a new fund that may help you with no-cost support, training, and the path to your next high-wage career.
This program is open to California oil and gas industry workers. If you have experience in the industry or worked for a contractor serving refineries and related facilities you may qualify to take your experience into another industry!
Your Experience Matters
If you have experience in the oil and gas industry, this fund can help you move into other industries like construction, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and more —with up to $15,000 in support, at no cost to you.
About the Fund
The Fund for Affected Oil and Gas Workers (DOGWF) was created by the State of California to help skilled oil and gas workers continue building successful careers — whether your goal is to:
- Return to refinery work
- Enter another union trade
- Obtain new certifications
- Upgrade your skills
- Transition into another high-wage industry
What's included in the program?
Career Counseling & Coaching
No-Cost Training Programs
Industry Transition Support
Job Placement Assistance
Job Placement Assistance
Union Membership Fee Assistance
Supportive Service
Your Path to Access the DOGWF Program
Meet with a Career Coach
Complete Enrollment
Work with Your Career Coach
Begin Services
Explore Your Next Career
Your oil and gas experience opens doors to new opportunities. Use the skill-matching tool to see how your background transfers to career paths in top industries.
Do you qualify?
This program is open to California oil and gas industry workers. If you have experience in the industry—or worked for a contractor serving refineries and related facilities—you may qualify.
Fund for Affected Oil and Gas Workers (DOGWF)
Program funded by the State of California. Subject to eligibility and fund availability.
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