Mission Statement

The Butte College CalWORKs Program helps eligible CalWORKs students (1) through advocacy in school (e.g., exemption from 7 days to pay, priority registration, needs assessment and advocate for students with county CalWORKs Case Managers); (2) collaboration with the counties (Butte, Glenn and others); (3) work on employment skills readiness (getting an interview/job); (4) steps to keep a job; and (5) resources and tools needed to become more self-sufficient. 

Program Description

The following services and programs are offered through the CalWORKs Program:  (1) work collaboratively with the county department of employment and social service agencies to assist students with priority registration and class selection; (2) work with the College's Business Office regarding CalWORKs county billing; (3) case management of services to assist the student in school; (4) referral from county for participation in the Job Skills Workshop (JSW); and (5) referral from the county for participation in paid CalWORKs Work Study - ButteWORKs.  

Accountability for Previously Funded Items

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

CalWORKs students will be able to:

Enroll, successfully complete, graduate and/or transfer with a certificate or degree.
Identify obstacles related to work and life-choices through goal setting and application of critical thinking skills and reflection (CLP 334).
Recognize and articulate their marketable skills for employment in collaboration with the college's Job Placement Office.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

N/A

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

CalWORKs assists eligible students receiving CalWORKs/TANF assistance through the county.  Our department encourages and works with students to identify and develop life skills, learn to complete a resume and master application, and learn interview skills in order to obtain employment.  Our department also works with students to continue through their coursework at Butte College through advocacy, collaboration with the county, and opportunities to earn additional funds through the CalWORKs Work Study - ButteWORKs program.

Strategic Direction

1.  Enhance a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement

Assists students with life skills information/resources necessary for setting goals for college/employment success.
Collaboration with Community Employment Centers County Workers and Community Partners.
Job leads available for students.
Job Board available for students online and in Job Placement Office.

2.  Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success

Availability of online resources and resources available at the Community Employment Centers.
Career Counseling and Job Placement open to faculty, staff and community.

3.  Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement

Work as a team to review, assess and update as a process for SLO's (CLP 334) and CalWORKs Program Review.
Evaluate recommendations for opportunities for change.
Update curriculum, services/resources to meet the changing needs of our CalWORKs students.

4.  Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Look for opportunities for improvement of services.
Collaboration with campus, county and community partners.

5.  Modeling Sustainability

Develop opportunities for CalWORKs students interested in sustainability.

6.  Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Coordination/collaboration with Community Employment Centers.
Working with community partners.
Working with employers.
Working with campus departments.

Program Review

Increase resources available for CalWORKs population (in progress).
Access for an Academic Counselor and Career Counselor at Community Employment Centers (minimal progress).
Connect computers at the Chico and Oroville Community Employment Centers on the Butte College Network/Server (not accomplished due to county/college issues).
Track students who complete JSW and continue education at Butte College (not addressed).
Track students who complete JSW and obtain employment (not addressed).
Track students who complete JSW, continue education and obtain employment (not addressed).

Department Goals

Assist CalWORKs students with life skills tools/resources.
Increase CalWORKs student access, retention and success.
Increase participation in CalWORKs Work Study - ButteWORKs.
Assist CalWORKs students with resources/skills to get and keep a job.
Educate CalWORKs students on the importance of education to enhance career goals and employability.
Collaborate with county, community partners, Butte College departments and employers.

Future Development Strategies

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	CalWORKs/TANF	Equipment	110007052634002	56411	$1,750.00	$0.00
Laptop	Laptop needed to operate the smart classroom system that was purchased two years ago. The laptop will be used in the CLP 334 classroom at the Oroville CEC.		Instructional Equipment		Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Providing effective electronically mediated communication (e.g. website, social media, marketing materials, wifi access) Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
2	CalWORKs/TANF	Operating Expenses	110007052634002	54511	$1,300.00	$0.00
Installation of 4 White Boards (2 each at Oroville and Chico Community Employment Centers)	New white boards are needed for Job Skills Workshop instruction. Current white boards are old. White boards are used daily for Job Skills Workshop instruction.		Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
3	CalWORKs/TANF	Equipment	110007052634002	55890	$2,000.00	$0.00
2 Sets of Speakers for Oroville and Chico Community Employment Centers	For several years, the CalWORKs team has been working to establish a smart classroom environment for CalWORKs students. This will not only enhance instructional technologies, but students will also benefit from this modality.		Instructional Equipment		Maintaining core programs and services Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Providing effective electronically mediated communication (e.g. website, social media, marketing materials, wifi access) Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
4	CalWORKs/TANF and Career Counseling	Personnel	110007051634002	51460	$0.00	$55,648.00
Associate Career Counselor	Associate Career Counselor needed to provide additional career counseling at Chico Center, Skyway Center, Glenn Center and Community Employment Centers. Focus on selection of major and career readiness. This position supports SSSP for our campus, campus centers, community employment centers, high schools and community.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Resolving health, life, and safety issues Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success Improving support services to meet demands for online students and students attending at off-campus centers Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan