California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for kids (CalWORKs Program)

The CalWORKs Program is funded through the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. The program is designed to promote self sufficiency through employment and education. This statewide employment initiative offers supportive services to students currently receiving cash assistance (TANF) through their county’s CalWORKs program. These supportive services are designed to assist students obtain the educational level they need to transition off of cash aid and ultimately achieve long term self sufficiency. Services include: Career and academic counseling; educational and occupational assessments; intensive case management, work study opportunities; job placement; skill building courses; parenting and wellness resources; childcare assistance; textbooks and materials; and parking permits. This program is specifically designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment at self sufficient wages.

Location: Student Services Administration (SSA-306)

Telephone: (909) 389-3239

Email: chccalworks@sbccd.cc.ca.us