CalWORKS Assessment Program

Located at 2995 S. 4th Street, Suite 103, El Centro, CA 92243

The CalWORKs Assessment Program has been in operation since 1988, under a contract with Imperial Valley College and the Imperial County Department of Social Services. It is funded by the Imperial County CalWORKs Program and the contract is renewed on a yearly basis. The program provides CalWORKs Participants with the resources to acquire the knowledge and understanding of their abilities, life skills, and interests which are the primary ingredients for obtaining guidance and direction. These resources enable them to move from unemployment to gainful employment, thus enjoying a better income and a better way of life.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

The CalWORKs Assessment Program is a categorically state funded program committed in providing CalWORKs participants with quality vocational assessment services and career guidance. In addition, the program offers HOPE (Helping Obtain Permanent Employment) Workshop that enables participants to achieve success in the workforce.

Assessment Counselors provide participants with a thorough and comprehensive vocational assessment evaluation and assists them in finding accurate vocational training/placement and employment based on their own unique competencies and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Assessment Services are provided to all CalWORKs participants referred to the program by the Imperial County Department of Social Services.

For information regarding the CalWORKs Assessment Program, please contact: 

Isabel Sigala

CalWORKs Assessment Counselor/Coordinator

(760) 337-7591

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Carey Fristrup

CalWORKs Counselor

(760) 337-7450

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Stephanie Macias

CalWORKs Counselor

(760) 337-7485

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 For information regarding the IVC CalWORKs Counseling Program, please contact (760) 355-6556.