WORK-STUDY Program
Connecting students with employment
CalWORKs students are assessed for interest and employability then connected
with a program that will assist them in developing new job skills. The CalWORKs
includes opportunities in:
Service Learning, Work Experience, Community Service, Internships, &
Employment
ABOUT WORK-STUDY
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is the
state's welfare-to-work program established in 1996 as a response to federal
welfare reform. The program provides temporary financial assistance and
employment focused services to families with minor children who have income and
property below State limits for their family size. Within the statewide
community college system, CalWORKs is a state funded program designed to assist
individuals in obtaining the education and training necessary to successfully
compete in today's job market and to achieve economic stability.
The goal of the CalWORKs work-study program is to provide CalWORKs students
with employment opportunities while pursuing their educational programs. The
CalWORKs Program allows students to develop valuable jobs skills and meet state
requirements for participation
GETTING STARTED
CalWORKs students seeking employment should arrange a time to meet with Sally
Stickney our CalWORKs counselor for initial evaluation and career consultation.
Currently employed students may be able to participate in the work-study
program. CalWORKs Employment Specialist will coordinate with existing employers
to bring students into the CalWORKs work-study program. This benefits both
employers and students.
BENEFITS OF WORK-STUDY
Funds earned in Work-Study are not deducted against a student's cash grant.
Students keep 100% of both their salary and cash grant. Work-Study hours can be
counted as "core" hours for a student's Welfare-to-work plan. Student acquires
work-based knowledge and skills. This on-site experience is often related to
their field of study. Employment helps to build a student’s resume.
WORK-STUDY REQUIREMENTS
Work-Study funds may only be utilized for CalWORKs students in community
colleges, including students enrolled in an approved self-initiated educational
program and those students who are referred by the county welfare department.
CalWORKs students must be in good standing, maintain satisfactory progress in
their educational program, and be currently enrolled in at least one unit.
