CalWORKs is California's plan for people on public assistance. Gavilan College is a partner in this program, which assists CalWORKs participants at the community college while they prepare for employment. The college provides education, employment training, work-study and support including child care and transportation assistance. The goal of the program is for students to increase their wage earning power and to become economically self-sufficient. A counselor/advisor is available to work with the student to develop an educational and employment plan that addresses immediate as well as long term goals.

Services Include:

• Academic, Personal and Career Counseling
• Advocacy and support from staff who are familiar
  with welfare regulations
• Books
• Career and Personality Assessment
• Childcare
• Job Placement, interview preparation, resume development
  and assistance with job applications
• Vocational Training
• Work Study Training and Internships

Gavilan College CalWORKs 75/25 Work-study program:

*** Due to California state budget cuts this program is temporarily unavailable at this time. ***

Employers Guide to work-study

CalWORKs In-Take Form:

• CalWORKs In-Take Form