Occupational Training Institute

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

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CalWORKs Program

The CalWORKs program can help you achieve your academic and career goals.
Our mission is to provide our students with an affordable college education that will lead to financial stability and lifelong learning.

The dedicated CalWORKs staff is a team of caring professionals available to assist you along the road to financial independence from choosing your college program, to helping you find that first job. We are working to build strong families by helping parents reach their career potential.

Do you want to...

Earn a college certificate?
Pursue a new career?
Gain valuable job skills?
Find meaningful work?

Student-Centered Services available:

Staff and peer support
Childcare assistance
Textbook purchases
Fast track registration
Academic, career and personal counseling
Internship placement
Job search assistance

How do you apply?

Students who are enrolled or who are interested in attending either Foothill or De Anza College and who are currently receiving TANF benefits (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) from the department of Social Services call the number below and request an appointment with an advisor.

De Anza CalWORKs: (408) 864-8869
Foothill CalWORKs: (650) 949-7465

CalWORKs JOBS
Job Opportunity Benefits for Student

For Students

CalWORKs JOBS
Job Opportunity Benefits for Student

For Employers

Improve and expand employment opportunities after completing training

Provides focused learning opportunities in preparation for the workplace.

Relate your training programs to your career goals and future employment.
Gain valuable work experience and exempt income.
All CalWORKs students may participate if they maintain 2.0 GPA and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
The CalWORKs JOBS programs meets core requirements and hours of activity established by TANF regulations and Santa Clara County.

For more information:
Call 408-864-8869
or
www.oti.fhda.edu

The Occupational Training Institute (OTI) is a resource for employers seeking low-cost, skilled interns. OTI offers this valuable service to both employers and students through the CalWORKs JOBS program.
OTI subsidizes wages up to 70% plus a 5% administrative fee. On-campus employers are exempt from this fee.
Employers benefit from occupationally focused students who have knowledge and abilities which match their company's job requirements.
Employers augment staffing while increasing their recruitment pool of potential employees.
Employers are directly involved in the training of their future workforce.
Our career training programs include work experience opportunities that lead to self-sufficient employment for eligible students.

For more information:
Call 408-864-8869
or
www.oti.fhda.edu

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