Work Study/Job Placement

Thank you for your interest in CalWORKs Work Study

The CalWORKs Work Study program provides eligible students with assistance securing employment on and off campus. After attending the CalWORKs intake, please sign up to attend the CalWORKs Work Study orientation to learn how Work Study can help you with your welfare-to-work required core and non-core hours. Work Study is also an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, network with others in your field of interest and explore career paths.

If you are a current CalWORKs student and meet the following criteria, you may be eligible for on or off campus employment.

CalWORKs Work Study Requirements

• All Work Study participants must attend a mandatory Work Study orientation.
• Work Study students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the fall and spring semesters and 1 unit during the summer.
• Work Study students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible for Work Study employment.
• Work Study students must have a current CalWORKs Education Plan and county eligibility on file in the ARC CalWORKs office.

NOTE: The Work Study time limit is 24 months. After 24 months a student's wages will no longer be subsidized by CalWORKs.

Work Study Orientation Dates: (Check in at the CalWORKs window for location)

Tuesday           Feb 5^th              12:30-1:30

Wednesday       Feb 13^th            3:00-4:00

Friday               Feb 22^nd           10:00-11

Tuesday           Mar 5^th              12:30-1:30

Wednesday       Mar 13^th            3:00-4:00

Friday               Mar 22^nd           10:00-11

Tuesday           Apr 2^nd              12:30-1:30

Wednesday       Apr 10^th            3:00-4:00

Friday               Apr 19^th            10:00-11:00

Tuesday           Apr 23^rd            12:30-1:30

Wednesday       May 1^st             3:00-4:00

Thursday          May 9^th             10:00-11:00

Tuesday           May 14^th           12:30-1:30