LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The US Department of Labor and the Employment and Training Administration have announced the end of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program for two temporary target groups.

The Department of Labor announced that the period in which unemployed veterans and disconnected youth eligible for the tax credit ended Dec. 31, 2010.

State workforce agencies are to continue processing all timely filed certification requests submitted for unemployed veterans and disconnected youth who have an employment start date on or before Dec. 31, 2010.

The WOTC is an employer-friendly benefit for hiring job seekers most in need of employment. Tax credits range from $1,200 to $9,000 for each eligible new hire.

There are still 10 groups that employers may hire from to take advantage of the WOTC such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and vocational rehabilitation referrals.

The Lake One-Stop can assist employers to hire eligible WOTC employees and has many other business services.

Call the Lake One-Stop today to see how they can help you. The Lakeport office can be reached at 707-263-0630; the phone number for the Clearlake office is 707-994-0633.

For more information about Lake One-Stop, Inc. visit www.lakeonestop.org.

For more information on the WOTC program and definitions of eligible groups, visit the Web site, www.doleta.gov/usworkforce , or call toll free 1-877-872-5627.