Work Study

CalWORKs S.T.E.P.S. Work Study Program

 

The Cuyamaca College CalWORKs S.T.E.P.S. Work Study Program provides work opportunities on campus for CalWORKs students while they are pursuing their educational goals.

 

The goal of the work study program is to enhance a student's employability when they complete their college program of study that would eliminate the need for public assistance. Positions should be educationally beneficial or related to a particular career interest.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Cuyamaca College CalWORKs Work Study you must:

• Be receiving cash aid
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units (fall/spring) and 3 units (summer)
• Have a 2.0 GPA at the time of application (having completed at least one semester of study of at least 6 units)
• Need additional hours to meet the 20/30/35 hour weekly requirement and have at least one year of aid left on the 48-month timeclock
• See a CalWORKs counselor to review requirements, receive referral for program and fill out an application
• Attend a mandatory CalWORKs work study orientation
• See the CalWORKs S.T.E.P.S. Coordinator for interview and placement
• Attend mandatory job readiness and enrichment workshops when offered
• Exempt students may be eligible for work study if they volunteer for WTW.

Work study is a time-limited program and provides an additional source of income within the requirements of the State's CalWORKs program.

 

• All work study positions are considered to be subsidized employment. Therefore, they are not to be considered permanent employment.
• The positions are temporary student positions to provide students with training to be able to compete successfully in the job market. Work study placements are not guaranteed to continue to the next semester.
• Eligibility must be reestablished each semester.
• The maximum number of hours a student can work is 15 hours per week.

 

Incentives for Students: Gain valuable work experience Learn how business works, acquire workplace skills and learn work ethics Competitive wages Wages are EXEMPT from being counted as income from the CalWORKs budget computation Work hours count toward the 20/30/35 hour weekly requirement

 

 

For further information, please contact Asma Yassi, CalWORKs Program Counselor and Coordinator, at 619-660-4340 or via email asma.yassi@gcccd.edu.