CalWORKs Program

About Us

For the past twenty-five years, Los Angeles Mission College has provided vocational training and assisted participants in transitioning from dependency to self-sufficiency. The college's CalWORKs program continues this tradition by providing comprehensive support services for participants as they train for the workforce. The support services assist students in completing their educational programs, complying with state work participation requirements, and acquiring employment. Students establish a career path through continued training and education, which leads to increased income.

What is the community college CalWORKs program?

The CalWORKs program at LAMC works with participants and their GAIN Services Workers (GSW) in order to provide support services. 

What services are provided by the CalWORKs program?

• Counseling

• Case Management

• Priority Registration (must complete Assessment, Orientation & Counseling)

• Advance Standard Ancillary for Payment (ASAP) for books and supplies 

• On and off-campus work study, which allows students the opportunity to meet the work requirements while attending a community college and obtaining valuable work experience. (work-study may lead to permanent employment

• Assistance with the completion of county paperwork

• Advocacy with county agencies

• Referrals to community resources

• Life Skills and problem-solving workshops

• Supportive atmosphere enables students to achieve self-sufficiency

How do I qualify for the CalWORKs program?

• Must be receiving CalWORKs cash aid

  • CalWORKs benefits Application

• Must be enrolled in at least one LAMC course

  • Apply to LAMC