Welcome to Laney College's Support Programs and Services!
We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed academically and personally through our comprehensive support programs. Whether you need financial assistance, academic counseling, career guidance, or other resources, we are here to help.
Explore our programs:
- EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs & Services): Providing academic support, financial aid, and personal counseling to help students achieve their educational goals.
- NextUp: A program supporting current and former foster youth with specialized resources, including housing assistance, book grants, and personal guidance.
- CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education): Tailored support for single parents, offering grants, childcare assistance, and educational counseling.
- CalWORKs: Supporting students who are receiving public assistance with job training, education, and career preparation to achieve self-sufficiency.
Phone: (510) 464-3423
Fax: (510) 464-3247
Email: laneycollegeeops@peralta.edu
Building A, Room 106 (A106)
EOPS Coordinator
Mai Ly
Phone: (510) 464-3423
Email: laneycollegeeops@peralta.edu
EOPS Staff Assistants
Dingyao Huang
Phone: (510) 464-3422
Email: dhuang@peralta.edu
Benea Tyson
Phone: (510) 464-3358
Email: btyson@peralta.edu
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Phone: (510) 464-3423
Fax: (510) 464-3247
Email: laneycollegeeops@peralta.edu
Building A, Room 106 (A106)
CARE Coordinator
Lynne Williams
Phone: (510) 464-3424
Email: lwilliams@peralta.edu
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Phone: (510) 464-3423
Fax: (510) 464-3247
Email: laneycollegeeops@peralta.edu
Building A, Room 106 (A106)
NextUp Project Manager
Feke Leuti
Phone: (510) 464-3424
Email: fleuti@peralta.edu
NextUp Counselor
NextUp Counselor
Email: cacornelius@peralta.edu
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Building A, Room 106B (A-106B)
Phone: (510) 986-6923
Email: laneycalworks@peralta.edu
CalWORKs Program Coordinator:
Chandra L. Johnson-Malone
Phone: (510) 986-6923
Email: cjohnson-malone@peralta.edu
Chandra L. Johnson-Malone
Phone: (510) 986-6923
Email: cjohnson-malone@peralta.edu
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EOPS, CARE & NextUp
In-Person
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
(Closed for processing 12:00pm – 4:30pm)
Online counselors for program students only
CalWORKs
To make a coordinator appointment email: laneycalworks@peralta.edu
Email hours:
Monday – Thursday
8am – 4:30pm
Closed Fridays
Eligibility for EOPS includes an evaluation of several areas. Admission is not automatic and eligibility does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Determination of EOPS eligibility requires documentation in most areas (transcripts and application for California Promise Grant).
Eligibility Requirements for EOPS:
- Enrollment in 12 units of more each semester
- California residency
- Meet income requirements (qualified for California Promise Grant and Student Aid Index (SAI) from FAFSA between -1500 and 0)
- Have completed LESS than 70 degree applicable units
- Meet educational criteria
Students interested in more information should contact the EOPS Office, Room A-106 at (510) 464-3423, or email us at laneycollegeeops@peralta.edu
EOPS Services:
Counseling
- AA/AS Degree, Certificate and Transfer Advisement
- Career Counseling
- Academic and Vocational Planning
- Personal Counseling
- Priority Registration for the Fall and Spring Semesters
Peer Advising
- Student-to-Student Support
- Problem Solving Referral
- Monitoring Student Success and Compliance
Financial Assistance
Based on funding availability
- Book Assistance
- Vocational Supply Grants
- End-of-Year Grants for all eligible students
- Free Graduation Caps and gowns
- Financial Aid Liaison
Transfer
- Contact with College and University Representatives
- Campus Visits
- Application Assistance
Career & Personal Development
- Personal Statement Workshops taught by an EOPS Counselor
- Career Life Planning Course taught by an EOPS Counselor
- College Success Course taught by an EOPS Counselor
EOPS Forms
There are a limited number of applications available during the distribution dates on a first come first serve basis. Acceptance into the program will be based on Program Eligibility and Program Funding.
- A Supportive Environment
- Academic Counseling
- Peer Advisors
- Financial Support (To Eligible Students)
- Personal Development Activities
- Transfer Activities
CARE Requirements:
- EOPS Eligible
- Carry at least 12-units (full-time)
- Currently receiving
- CalWORKs/TANF/AFDC
- 18 years of age or older
- A single head of household
- Do you have at least one child
There is a limited number of applications available during the distribution dates on a first come first serve basis. Acceptance into the program will be based on Program Eligibility and Program Funding.
- Help with books and supplies
- Transportation
- Tutoring
- Food
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Emergency Housing
NextUp Requirements:
Current or former foster youth may be eligible for NextUp if they meet the following conditions:
- Are a resident of California
- Were in foster care on or after their 16th birthday in California
- Be No Older Than 26 Years of Age at the Beginning of the Academic Year
- Enroll in at Least 9 Units
- Have Dependency Established or Continued by the Court on or After Your 16th Birthday
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Be a Current or Former Foster Youth in the State of California Whose Dependency Was Established or Continued by the Court on or after Your 16th*Other conditions may apply.
Free Services
- Child Care
- Referral Assistance for Financial Aid (grants, loans & fee waivers)
- Assistance with books & supplies
- Academic/ Career/ Personal Counseling
- Work Readiness Skills Development
- Work-Study/ Work Experience/ Internships
- Job Search/ Placement Assistance
Alameda County Approved Laney Programs
- Air conditioning
- Graphic Arts
- Architectural Engineering Tech
- Hospitality Services
- Bank Teller/Finance Clerk
- Instructional Aide
- Bioscience (Biotechnology)
- Machinist Helper
- Computer Information Systems
- Retail & Merchandise
- Construction Management
- Skilled Trades
- Cosmetology
- Stagecraft
- Culinary Arts
- Welding
- General Office Clerk
- Wood Technology
Laney CalWORKs Work-Study Program
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The goal of the LaneyWORKs work-study program is to provide CalWORKs students with employment opportunities while pursuing their educational programs. The LaneyWORKs Program allows students to develop valuable job skills and meet state requirements for participation. See our brochure and flyer.
Getting Started
CalWORKs students seeking employment should arrange a time to meet with LaneyWORKs staff for initial evaluation and career consultation.
Currently employed students may not be able to participate in the work-study program. The CalWORKs staff is able to coordinate with existing employers to bring students into the LaneyWORKs work-study program and can verify work activity for the county. This benefits the employers, students and county agencies.
For more information, contact Benita Baines, CalWORKs Director, (510) 986-6923 or bbaines@peralta.edu
CalWORKs is dedicated to offering high-quality academic, career, and personal counseling to support students in achieving their educational and professional goals. We provide case management, track student progress, and facilitate off-campus work experience, as well as on-campus Work-Study opportunities for Alameda County-referred CalWORKs participants who are unable to secure employment after their Job Search. Additionally, our post-employment services assist participants in maintaining employment and achieving long-term self-sufficiency.
Our committed staff creates a supportive environment where CalWORKs students can reach their full potential, gain workforce readiness, and receive continued assistance to ensure successful employment retention.
CalWORKs Forms
CalWORKs Eligibility:
Eligibility & Requirements
Who Is Eligible:
- TANF/CalWORKs recipients who are receiving cash aid and had or are developing a Welfare-to-Work (WTW) plan that refers them to the college for education and training
- Self-Initiated Participants (SIPs)
- Must be in good standing
- Exempt CalWORKs Recipients (must have an educational plan developed with clear goals for completion)
Who Is Not Eligible:
- Sanction Students
- Sanction Student Policy: If a student has been sanctioned during a semester, services can be provided until the end of the semester; sanction must be cured by the end of the semester to continue for the next semester.
- CalWORKs students who are not receiving cash aid – only their children are receiving cash aid
- CalWORKs students who are not receiving cash aid for themselves, only receiving food stamps
- CalWORKs recipients who have “timed-out” of the welfare system (60-month time limit has been reached) and are no longer eligible to receive cash aid
- Tribal TANF
- Individuals on SSI (not receiving CalWORKs/TANF cash assistance)
What’s Expected of A CalWORKs Student:
- Maintain a 2.00 GPA or “C” average in all their classes
- Meet the 32/35 hour requirement within a county approved program of activities
- Comply with county and CalWORKs guidelines
To ensure program efficiency, compliance, and successful student outcomes, Laney CalWORKs works closely with Alameda County DSS and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office – CalWORKs to determine eligibility and coordinate services according to state, federal, and county guidelines. Eligibility is assessed at the start of each semester. Laney CalWORKs is responsible for verifying and tracking student eligibility for all CalWORKs/TANF-funded services. These services are managed through the campus-based CalWORKs office, and all collaborating on-campus departments must coordinate with the program administrator to verify ongoing eligibility, academic progress, program expenses, and data reporting.
Laney CalWORKs also assists students in meeting the “New WTW Rules,” which include a 60-month time limit for CORE/NON-CORE and direct work-related activities. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment — we’re here to help you successfully transition from Welfare to Work.
Assessment Services & County Eligibility
CalWORKs Assessment services are now provided by Alameda Department of Social Services (ACDSS) for all CalWORKs participants who cannot find employment after Job Search. All Alameda County residents receiving aid through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), unless exempt or deferred for just cause, are required to participate in CalWORKs. The program is designed to provide opportunity, choice and support to TANF recipients in their efforts to obtain permanent and unsubsidized employment that is designed to be more than just another government program.
Shortly after orientation and appraisal, a case worker is assigned to each participant. They are assigned to 4 weeks of Job Search, including the following:
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- Job Club/Job Readiness
- Supervised Job Search
- Job Placement
- Job Development
- Employment Counseling
Participants who cannot find employment after Job Search are referred to participate in CalWORKs where assessment and the development of an employment plan (WTW) is designed based on the participant’s abilities, interests, the results of a variety of achievement and interest inventories, work history, and education. An agreement on an appropriate employment plan is made between the Vocational Counselor and participant. It is signed by both parties and the participant returns to his/her assigned case worker for completion of a contract. Upon completion, the participant is then referred to Laney CalWORKs to expedite the “plan.”
Resources
- CalWORKs EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS
- Cal JOBS – State Employment Development Dept.
- East Bay Works – opportunities for employment
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – finding a job and evaluating a job offer.
- CalWORKs at College of Alameda
- CalWORKs at Merritt College
- CalWORKs at Vista College