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    What is CalWORKs?

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    The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORK’s) program at Merritt College encourages personal responsibility and accountability. It is committed to help TANF recipients’ receive an education and training which will provide employment opportunities.  CalWORK’s promotes short-term training, as well as life-long learning.  The ultimate goal of the program is to assist CalWORK’s students with vocational /education training programs, which will lead to a life of self-sufficiency.

    Merritt College CalWORK’s Program works in collaboration with neighboring county social services department s for the purpose of helping families with dependent children to transition from receiving public assistance to become self-sufficient in the workforce.  Merritt College CalWORK’s department strives to provide a positive environment where students who are part of the county’s CalWORK’s program can seek support.

    • Priority registration
    • Career Counseling
    • Complete and Educational Plan (Ed. Plan)
    • Workshops to assist in improving life-time management skills
    • Employment skills attainment – from job listing, to resume preparation, and interviewing practice
    • Work-Study Employment Program
    • Receive cash aid for you and your child
    • Be enrolled in Merritt College
    • Take a minimum of 6 units per semester
    • Attend mandatory orientations every semester
    • Merritt College Student
    • Minimum of 6 units per semester
    • Currently enrolled in CalWORKs
    • Approved for Work-Study through Federal Financial Aid
    • Met with employment specialist
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    Contact Information

    Carmen Johnson

    Coordinator
    Carmen Johnson
    Building R-128B
    carmenjohnson@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2538

    Margie-Rubio

    Margie Rubio
    NextUp Program Manager
    In-Person and Virtual Services
    mrubio@peralta.edu
    Room R109Q
    (510) 436-2581

    Phone
    (510) 436-2469
    Merritt-calworks@peralta.edu

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