This is a great topic to keep track of. Microsoft has announced an innitiative to help train AND certify California residents. Here is a snipit of the page linked to the article for you. California is trending towards the top of all states in unemployment rates, somewhere between 11 and 13%, and residents could use all the added resources they can get. The article has more information, however the vouchers can be found at your local workforce center. Here is a link to the California Employment Development Department for more information.