WORK STUDY / INTERNSHIP

What is PC CalWORKs Work Study?

Work study is a program that allows students to work on campus and off campus while attending classes. Work study encourages the part-time, temporary employment of students who need additional income to help pay for their cost of education and cost of living.  The program encourages recipients to participate in community service activities. The work study program recognizes, encourages, and promotes comprehensive work-learning programs through valuable workshops that target specific areas of growth needed for college students as well as one on one attention. It is a valuable educational approach when used as an integral part of the school’s educational program and as a part of a financial plan that decreases reliance on grants and loans. 

Who is eligible for Work Study?

Eligibility for the work study program is ultimately determined by the PC CalWORKs Department but there are certain steps that need to be completed in order to be eligible:

  1. Completion of county paperwork- this is to be completed with your case worker and noted on your Agency Certification form (new form every semester)
  2. Completion of CalWORKs paperwork i.e. CW Student Plan, Student Education Plan, up to date attendance, FAFSA (confirming “yes” to work study)
  3. CW Student Plan needs to state work study in order to be placed to work on or off campus;
  4. Make sure your address is correct and any additional information has been turned in on time;
  5. Attend a work study orientation where the CalWORKs Program Technicians will discuss job etiquette, employer expectations, students rights and responsibilities;
  6. If you cannot attend a work study orientation, then you will have to set up an individual interview with the CalWORKs Program Technicians (this will only happen if you cannot attend any of the workshops).

Benefits to the Work Study Program:

  • 50% wage contribution by PC CalWORKs Department
  • Payroll functions handled entirely by PC- Students will receive their pay in accordance with the payroll calendar for student workers
  • Students gain valuable work experience.
  • Students can work up to 19 hours per week.

 Work-study brochure

CalWORKs Internship Program

What is PC CalWORKs Internship?

Our internship program allows students who have had a positive history in the CalWORKs program and through the on campus work study program to gain valuable on the job training at specific work locations throughout Tulare County. The internship program encourages part time, temporary employment to families and individuals who need additional income to help pay for the cost of education and the cost of living.  The internship program goes above and beyond the work study program because it actually allows students to work in an area that is within their major.  Through this program it gives students the availability of resources, hands on training and the possibility to gain employment at the specific site where a student is placed.  The internship program helps build and connect the opportunity between education and work experience.

Who is eligible for PC CalWORKs Internship?

Eligibility for the internship program is ultimately determined by the PC CalWORKs Department but there are certain steps that need to be completed in order to be eligible:

  1. Completion of county paper work- this is to be completed with your case worker and noted on your Agency Certification form (this form to be completed every semester);
  2. Completion of CalWORKs paperwork i.e. CW Student Plan, Student Education Plan, up to date Attendance, FAFSA, etc;
  3. CW Student Plan needs to state work study in order to be eligible for the internship program as well as the work study program;
  4. Make sure that we have the correct address and information on record and any additional information has been turned in a timely manner;
  5. Attend an Internship Orientation where the CalWORKs Program Technicians will discuss job etiquette, employer expectations, student expectations, and students rights and responsibilities;
  6. Schedule an appointment with the CalWORKs Program Technicians to complete the necessary documents to work off campus;
  7. A completed and up to date resume on file.

Benefits to the Internship Program:

  • 50% wage contribution by PC CalWORKs and the organization
  • Payroll functions handled entirely by PC- Students will receive their pay in accordance with the payroll calendar for student workers
  • Students gain valuable, on the site work experience
  • Students can work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session
  • Students can work up to 40 hours per week when classes are not in session
Form document type
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Needs Asseessment Word doc

Steps for Organization Participation in the
CalWORKs Internship Program

Any organization or business interested in partnering with PC and the CalWORKs Internship program to promote a safe and healthy learning and mentoring atmosphere should contact the CalWORKs Program Technicians at the information listed below:

Jessica Shadrick
Program Technician, CalWORKs
(559) 791-3661
jshadric@portervillecollege.edu
Tiffany Jimenez
Program Technician, CalWORKs
(559) 791-2357
tjimenez@portervillecollege.edu

The Program Technicians would love to meet with you or your business and go over the necessary paperwork and the agreement but if you or your business prefers to have the information mailed then please give the CalWORKs Program Technicians a call and they will forward the interested parties the necessary paperwork.  The paperwork is as followed:

  1. A job description and Needs Assessment forms to be completed by interested organization
  2. A copy of the organizations business license or non-profit status
  3. A copy of the organizations insurance
  4. - These forms can be faxed to the CalWORKs Program Technicians at (559) 791-2360
  5. After the agreement form is signed by the authorized representatives of the organization please mail the completed agreement to:
    6. Porterville College
    100 East College Ave.
    Porterville, CA   93257
    Attn: Tiffany Jimenez or Jessica Shadrick
  6. The agreement will then get the authorized signatures from Porterville College and the organizations copy of the agreement will be mailed directly to the organization
  7. Upon receiving the Agreement, PC will start the job placement process by calling the supervisor designated on the Job Description form.  Students will then be referred to designated supervisor for interviewing and placement.

For more information about CalWORKs Work Study, check out our brochure and flyer.