CalWORKs at Mission

Apply to CalWORKs

CalWORKs is the "California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program". We are a federal, state and county funded program serving low-income students parenting at least one child under the age of 18. Students currently served are those who meet CalWORKs or TANF criteria.

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What is CalWORKs?

CalWORKs at Mission College works in collaboration with Santa Clara County Department of Social Services, the Adult Education Centers and Cal-Learn programs.


CalWORKs provides educational support and community resources to help students earn a certificate, degree or transfer and to eventually be placed in and retain family supporting employment.


CalWORKs Services Include:

 


Counseling Services

Counseling services include assistance with welfare-to-work plans, Education Plans, and 20, 30, or 35-hour weekly schedules. We provide coordinated referrals to both on-campus and community resources such as:


Counseling Services

Counseling services include assistance with welfare-to-work plans, educational plans and 20, 30, or 35 hour weekly schedules. We provide coordinated referrals to both on-campus and community resources such as:

In addition, CalWORKs offers on-campus work study positions in collaboration with other departments.


Mission Cares

Mission offers a number of services for students in need, see Mission Cares for details.


By Using CalWORKs Services I will:
  • Determine an educational goal and outline an educational plan.
  • Demonstrate job readiness skills through on-campus or off-campus employment.
  • Successfully complete the program as defined by the Santa Clara County Department of Social Services.