CalWORKs

CalWORKs at San Diego College of Continuing Education serves students receiving public assistance to achieve self-sufficiency through education and career training opportunities.

Meet the CalWORKs Team!

CalWORKs team standing together outside


Welcome! Please navigate through the webpage to learn more about the CalWORKs program and services. CalWORKs services are available for eligible students enrolled at any of SDCCE’s campuses.

CalWORKs Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be enrolled in Welfare-to-Work Program with the County of San Diego

  2. Two Parent or Single Parent households w/child(ren) under 18 years old

  3. Must be currently enrolled and attending class(es) at SDCCE


CalWORKs Supportive Services

  • Academic, Career and Personal Counseling
  • Work-based learning opportunities through work study
  • Student success workshops
  • Support with Monthly Attendance Report Form (116 form)
  • Development of Individual Training Plan (ITPs) at the beginning of each semester, and whenever changes need to be made
  • Resources and Referrals to other student support programs, on and off campus
  • Advocacy to ensure receipt of supportive services (childcare, transportation, mileage reimbursement, required textbooks, class supplies/materials, and other ancillary payment related to training)

Learn More About CalWORKs Work Study Program

To be referred for Work Study, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be an active CalWORKs / Welfare to Work cash Aid recipient,
  2. ESL students must have completed level 4 or above,
  3. and Complete Required Career readiness. 

For more information on SDCCE’s CalWORKs Work Study Program, please click here or contact our CalWORKs counselor, Yasmin Mena at (619) 388-4530.


Need help? The CalWORKs team is here to assist you.

César E. Chávez Campus

César E. Chávez Campus

  • Address: 1901 Main St., San Diego, CA 92113 
  • Location: Student Service Office

TimeMon.- Thur. 8 am-5 pm, Fri. 8 am-12 pm

Educational Cultural Complex

Educational Cultural Complex

  • Address: 4343 Ocean View Blvd. San Diego, CA 92113
  • Location: Room 116
  • Phone: (619) 388-4933

TimeMon.- Thur. 8 am-5 pm, Fri. 8 am-12 pm

Mid-City Campus

Mid-City Campus

  • Address: 3792 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
  • Location: Room 116
  • Phone: (619) 388-4530

TimeMon.-Thur. 8 am-7 pm, Fri. 8 am-12 pm