CalWORKs Program

The California Community Colleges CalWORKs Program is a state funded program that assists current welfare recipients in achieving long-term self-sufficiency through the attainment of higher education.

At Cerritos College, the CalWORKs Program focuses on providing CalWORKs students with special support services in order to assist with educational and career planning, as well as, insuring compliance with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) welfare-to-work requirements. We are here for you every step of the way. Our highly-skilled staff will help you in every way possible toward meeting your career and educational goals.

Photo of CalWORKs counselor assisting CalWORKs student

The Cerritos College CalWORKs Program provides:

Supportive atmosphere to enable students to achieve self-sufficiency
Assistance with completion of all county paperwork
Advocacy with DPSS and other county agencies
Educational and career guidance
Opportunities to participate in subsidized work-study program
Assistance with child care
Information and assistance with unsubsidized employment
Workshops/Training's related to the world of work

To be eligible for the Cerritos College CalWORKs program an individual must be receiving cash aid, be in good standing with the college, and have developed or be in the process of developing a welfare-to-work plan with the local county welfare office.