CalWORKs Work Study

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Participant must be enrolled at El Camino College in a minimum of:
  • Six units for fall and spring semesters
  • Three units for winter and summer sessions

• Be admitted into the El Camino College CalWORKs program with any of the following referral forms on file:
  • GN 6006 (VOC) 
  • GN 6390 (Attending Multiple Schools) 

• Provide documentation of current TANF benefits in order to complete the CalWORKs Work Study Contract
• Have a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
• Be in good academic standing at El Camino College
• Provide current Verification of Benefits (VOB) 

The Verification of Benefits form is required prior to placement at the beginning of each primary term.

All students are required to attend a CalWORKs Work Study Orientation. The orientation gives an overview of the program, purpose, goals, student requirements, student rights, responsibilities, work ethics, campus resources and the hiring process. Enhancement skills workshops are presented to increase student employability and as a guide for success in the workplace.

 

Special Resource Center (SRC) Student Worker (Starting at $18/hr)

Center for the Arts, Usher / Ticket Taker, Student Worker ($16/hr)

Library & Learning Resources Assistant, Student Worker ($16/hr)

Warrior Pantry (Basic Needs Center) Student Worker ($16/hr)

 

• Students are able to meet their required GAIN-approved activities while they complete their course of study.
• Work study income is exempt from calculation of the CalWORKs cash aid, and the hours worked in a work study job count toward the required hours per week.
• Work study hours (20 hours maximum) can be counted as “core” hours for a student’s Welfare-to-Work plan.
• Assistance with building students’ resumes and professional development for employability is our goal.
• The Work Study Program services for the ECC CalWORKs students are being met by individual student advisement, seeking new on- and off-campus employers, providing informational training sessions to enhance student employment preparation (e.g., resume building, interview techniques). 
• In addition, students receive  training resources, instructions in utilizing social media for employment (e.g., LinkedIn, Constant Contact, Facebook) and guidelines in learning how to use their transferable soft skills.

• Monterey Bay Career Coach: Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests!
• Salary Surfer: The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office is making available for the first time comparative information about the earnings of recent graduates who received an award in a specific program area at California Community Colleges.
• GAIN Overview: The GAIN program provides employment-related services to CalWORKs participants to help them to find a job, keep their job, and move on to higher paying jobs, thereby leading to self-sufficiency and independence.
• CalWORKs Job Skills & Career Development Support: Make an appointment with an advisor to work on cover letter & resume writing, interview skills, or job application assistance.