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Work Experience

Work Experience is a program available to current CalWORKs recipients.The Work Expereince Program benefits worksites and participants by matching individuals with volunteer opportunities to gain work experience. Workers bring to the work place what they have learned in school, business or vocational settings. There is no cost or fee to the worksite or the participant.

As a participant in Work Experience
·You will learn new job skills,
·You will gain experience to add to your resume,
·You will meet prospective employers,

all while serving the community and meeting your CalWORKs obligations.

In addition to Work Experience, weekly workshops will give you the opportunity to learn and gain valuable insight regarding job search strategies and employment opportunities.

A variety of WORK EXPERIENCE sites and positions are available. However, work sites can be developed based upon your abilities and interests. Work sites are available through non-profit employers.

Possible positions include, but not limited to:
·Clerical, Office, Receptionist and related positions
·Sales and Retail
·Customer Services
·Childcare and Recreation Assistant
·Teaching Aide
·Kitchen Assistant
·Library Page
·Custodian, Maintenance, or Grounds Assistants
·Truck Driving
·Warehouse
·Medical Clerical Assistant

Work Experience can help you:
·Uncover your special talents, skills, interests and abilities.
·Begin a career with on the job training.
·Prepare for the problems that sometimes arise when you return to work.
·Access job listings, develop winning resumes, polish your interviewing skills and get the job you desire.
·Develop the skills to stay employed and reach your highest potential.
·Increase you future earnings.

For more info, please call, (831) 423-8611