2021-22 Unit Plan
CalWORKs/TANF
Mission Statement
The Butte College CalWORKs Program helps eligible CalWORKs students:
* Work on employment readiness skills (i.e. complete a master application, create a cover letter, resume, references, "thank you" letter, interview preparation, and learn job search skills)
* Learn resources and tools needed to become more self-sufficient
* Advocate for a successful student experience (e.g., exemption from 7 days to pay, priority registration, needs assessment and confer with county CalWORKs Case Managers)
* Collaborate with the counties (Butte, Glenn and others)
Due to COVID and the Employment Centers are prohibiting the classes being offered. The CalWORKs staff is developing a series of workshops for students and the community via online. Classes will resume when the Employment Center allows in-person instruction. Until then, an online option will be developed and offered.
Program Description
Due to COVID, in-person classes are restricted at the Employment Centers. The following services are offered through the CalWORKs Program:
* Collaborate with the County Department of Employment and Social Service Agencies to assist students with priority registration and support of services
* Work with the College's Business Office regarding CalWORKs county billing
* Provide case management services to support students in college
* Receive referrals from County for participation in the Job Skills Workshop (JSW)
* Receive referrals from the County for participation in CalWORKs Work-Study (ButteWORKs)
(Note: JSW is open to all community members, but priority is given to CalWORKs students)
Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes
The SLO's for the CalWORKs/JSW program are curriculum related. The course objectives are the SLO's. At the end of each two week class session, instructors report a reflection on the SLO's when positive hours are reported.
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)
n/a
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)
Because the instructional components of CalWORKs is non-credit, the Vision for Success goals are non-applicatable.
Strategic Direction
The Strategic Direction of the CalWORKs/JSW program supports the following Strategic Direction and Priority Themes:
- Supporting Student Progress and Completion
- Support Workforce and Community Development
- Improving Collaborative Interactions (with county and community)
- Enhance Access to Equitable Student and Academic Services
- Closing Equity Gaps
- Meeting Student Achievement Goals
- Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
Program Review
CalWORKs no longer has a stand-alone Program Review and is linked with Job Placement.
Department Goals
The goals of the CalWORKs/JSW program include:
- Develop a stand-alone webpage specific to JSW/CalWORKs
- Devlop workforce readiness workshops for online delivery
- Addressing soft skills in securing employment
- Collaborating with case workers on life success skills
- Resources, Awareness and Marketing
- Provide additional assistance and services to those impacted by COVID the Camp Fire and Bear Fire
Future Development Strategies
Strategy 1 - Resources, Awareness and Marketing
- Increase utilization of on-campus Job Placement awareness via communication/interface with Job Placement staff and JSW staff
- Presentations to County Case Managers (ongoing)
- Collaborate with community resources for work-appropriate clothing
- Network with community resources (i.e. employment agencies, behavioral health, literacy assistance, human resources staffing, homeless shelter outreach, childcare referrals, legal aid, Oroville Adult Education, etc.)
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
- Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
- Collaboration with campus, county and community partners to learn about educational programs at Butte College
- Expand awareness of CalWORKs programs
- Use most-current data informed processes for continuous improvement
- Assist CalWORKs students with getting and keeping a job
- Assist (through educational events, county and community presentations) prospective students to choose Butte College for their education
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: Yes
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: No
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes
Strategy 2 - Provide additional assistance and services to those impacted by the Camp Fire, Bear Fire and COVID-19
- Work with county and community partners to coordinate educational and training opportunities for those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire, Bear Fire and COVID
- Provide up-to-date program information to assist those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire, Bear Fire and COVID
- Create a more efficient pathway to transition to Butte College for continued education
- Create opportunities in the community for students eligible for ButteWORKs (CalWORKs Work-Study)
Initiatives
- Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
- Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
- Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
- Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
- Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
Supporting Rationale
- Collaborate with county, campus departments and community partners
- Provide up-to-date labor market information
- Assist those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire, Bear Fire and COVID with transition from non-credit coursework to credit level coursework at Butte College
- Promote family self-sufficiency through life skills, career goals, academic enrichment, training and employment
Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: Yes
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: No
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes
Requested Non-Financial Resources
Current Financial Resources
CalWORKs/TANF:
- CalWORKs: $370,567
- TANF: $67,339
Other Resources:
- County funding for Full-Time Instruction - $131,990
- District funding for Associate Faculty Instruction
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 |
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Personnel |
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$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Full-time JSW Instructor |
In order to expand the JSW Program beyond the County, an additional institutionalized JSW Instructor is required. We expect an extended, ongoing need from those directly and indirectly affected by the Camp Fire, Bear Fire and COVID on our resources. Once shelters close, FEMA leaves and emergency housing is no longer available, we predict an increase in enrollment. Since the County elevated the General Assistance rate by approximately 40%, there has been a significant increase in applications. |
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- Health/Life/Safety
- Strategic enrollment growth
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities
- Closing Equity Gaps
- Meeting enrollment targets
- Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
- Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
|
| 2 |
|
Personnel |
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$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Additional F/T Instructional Career Specialist |
In order to provide adequate support to full-time faculty and expand JSW services, a full-time 12 month Instructional Career Specialist is needed at each center (one at the CEC and one at the OEC). Currently the Instructional Career Specialist splits their time between centers. The recent Camp Fire, Bear Fire and COVID disaster will only impact the needs of the students further. |
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- Health/Life/Safety
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Strategic enrollment growth
- Closing Equity Gaps
- Meeting enrollment targets
- Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
- Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
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