CalWORKs Employment Services

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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)

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CalWORKs Employment Services Presentations

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CWES Orientation
English CWES Orentation
Spanish

CWES Child Care Programs
English CWES Child Care Programs
Spanish

CWES Job Retention Services
English CWES Job Retention Services
Spanish

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If you are currently receiving CalWORKs Employment Services and need to speak to an Employment & Training Specialist (ETS), please contact your worker directly. If your worker is out of the office, you may leave a message at (831)454-4274 or email HSD.CWES@santacruzcountyca.gov.

Program Flyers

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Youth Employment Program for Teens