CalWORKS Program

If you’re receiving public assistance (TANF), the state of California would like to give you a chance to earn a vocational certificate or a degree in a range of jobs that are high in demand. It’s called the California Work Opportunity & Responsibility to Kids Program, or CalWORKS. The goal of the program is to help you succeed in school so you can support your family and make your own living. Take a look at the ways in which CalWORKS can help you:

Counseling

• Academic and career counseling
• Support groups and workshops
• Assistance with financial aid applications and priority registration
• Basic skills assessment
• Tutoring assistance and peer advising

Support Services

• Free, convenient child care on campus or near your home
• Funds for books and supplies
• Bus passes or gas money
• Referrals to community resources

Career and Employment Services

• Career coaching, resumés, interview and job search strategies
• Work Study Opportunities