CalWORKs work study

What is CalWORKs work study?

The Program provides valuable work experience with paid employment opportunities on campus that enable you to meet Welfare-To-Work/GAIN activity requirements while pursuing an educational program at Chaffey College.

 

What are the goals and benefits of CalWORKs Work Study?

Goals

• Provide you with work experience to increase your marketability upon completion of an educational program
• Provide you with an additional source of income within the requirements of the CalWORKs program

 

Benefits

Satisfy a portion of required CalWORKs hours

• Earn income through work study that does not affect CalWORKs cash aid
• Obtain paid work experience to develop skills related to your field of study
• Gain valuable on-the-job training
• Receive mentorship from CalWORKs work study and college staff

 

What are the eligibility requirements for CalWORKs work study?

You must be:

• A CalWORKs adult cash aid recipient in good standing with the county
• Enrolled at Chaffey College with an approved educational plan
• At least a second semester student at Chaffey College
• Enrolled in at least 6 units
• In good academic standing with a cumulative 2.0 GPA

 

In compliance with academic, conduct and performance standards required by the CalWORKs program for parents and Chaffey College