Refugee Employment Services

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The goal of Refugee Employment Services (RES) is to help newly arrived refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa holders, and Cuban/Haitian entrants become self-sufficient through job training.

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  • Adults Without Children

    Adults without children may receive employment services if they have been in the US for less than 5 years. Employment services are available for people without a job and for those who already have a job but are looking for a new job or to increase their skills to get a better job. Employment services also provide classes to learn about local customs, laws, language, public transportation, healthcare, and more.

  • Families With Children

    Families with children under 18 years old who receive CalWORKs can get employment services through the Welfare to Work (WTW) program. The program connects people with services that best meet their needs for getting a job. The services include job training, job search, education assistance, and more. WTW is available to CalWORKs recipients for up to 60 months. How to Apply to CalWORKs.

If you are interested in employment services, call Access at 1-866-262-9881 or connect with one of the following services: