The oldest of the Los Angeles Community Colleges, Los Angeles City College (LACC) is one of the major providers of comprehensive program for welfare participants. The college has partnered with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) to educate participants and provide a successful transition from Welfare-to-Work. In providing an education that enables students to contribute to society. LACC affirms the principle that individuals should have the opportunity to develop skills to reach their full potential.

The CalWORKs office at LACC provides a variety of programs and services to eligible welfare participants. This includes orientation and other supportive services available on campus for participants who qualify. Also, they are given a mini-tour of the campus, a college placement test, and assessment by our counselor, and appropriate classes for study.

At LACC, students are referred from DPSS to participate in 32 hours (for single participants) and 35 (for married participants) of activities and provided with ancillary funds to cover books and supplies, childcare and transportation expenses.

Specialized Programs developed for CalWORKs include English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), Remedial Education, and Vocational training. These programs are available through computer-based interactive instruction and testing, classroom instruction, and one-on-one tutoring. Counseling appointments with the instructor are available weekly or as needed.

Case Management is provided through counseling, advocacy on behalf of students, education and training verifications for various agencies, completion of forms needed by DPSS, and resource and referral information from within the community.

On and Off Campus Paid Internships assist students in gaining valuable work experience in addition to supplementing their income.

Parent Education classes, Individual counseling referral services and assistance with mental health issues for participants and their families are available on campus through collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Families Working Together Program.

Short Term Certification Programs have been designed specifically for out CalWORKs students to ensure successful transition from Welfare-to-Work.

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