What is CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES)?

CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) is an employment program that helps families receiving CalWORKs become self sufficient by providing job search assistance and job training opportunities.

SERVICES

• Job Training Scholarships up to $5000.00
• Paid employment with local employers
• Child Care
• Transportation support
• Job search workshops
• Referrals to legal services
• Self-employment assistance
• Counseling
• Referrals for substance abuse and mental health services
• Educational support
• Housing assistance
• Parenting resources

FACT SHEETS

• WIOA-CWES Co-Enrollment FAQs (PDF, 136 KB)
• CalWORKs Employment Services Fact Sheet (PDF, 172 KB)
• Servicios de Empleo de CalWORKs Hoja Informativa (PDF, 164 KB)

CalWORKs Employment Services Orientation Modules

English Modules

• Intro and Basics:  PDF   Video  
• Program Participation: PDF   Video  
• Opportunities and Supportive Services: PDF  Video

Spanish Modules

• Introduccion: PDF   Video
• Participacion en el programa: PDF   Video
• Opportunidades y servicios de apoyo: PDF   Video

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