CalWORKs Work Study

Build work experience while you study

CalWORKs Work Study (CWWS) provides work opportunities for students enrolled in CalWORKs. It can help you meet GAIN Welfare-to-Work requirements while pursuing your education and gaining experience for your career.

Positions support the CalWORKs program or another COC department. CWWS provides income that does not affect the cash-aid benefits already being received.

Participation requirements

• Be enrolled in CalWORKs and receive cash aid for yourself.
• Have a completed Educational Plan on file.
• Be enrolled in 6 units for fall and spring semesters and one class during winter and summer sessions.
• Maintain a cumulative COC GPA of 2.0 or better and a GPA of 2.0 or better each semester while participating.

Work-study placements are contingent upon funding.

Interested in work study?

Contact the CalWORKs team to discuss eligibility and available opportunities.