Career Planning & Financial Aid Resources
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Students are encouraged to see if they qualify for financial aid from various agencies. Both CalWorks and CalFresh (through Fresh Success) have options for financial aide to pay for all of part of your training, education and or testing.
CalJobs
CalJobs Information and all you need to know about CalJobs Financial Assistance and more including valuable data on careers in our area.
CalFresh and Fresh Success
Students who qualify for Fresh Success may benefit from free or discounted costs on career training programs at Poway Adult School and other benefits to help lower education related costs.
Start by applying for CalFresh. See the best way to apply for CalFresh here. It takes about 10 minutes to complete an application and then the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency will reach out to you to complete a telephone interview and finalize the application. This CalFresh brochure provides some additional information about the program and the application process. Email Denise McAndrews or call (858) 668-4022 for assistance with the program.
Find help for your every-day needs
Identify and contact your Student Support Team below
Free Career Support Resources
- Topical Workshops: Find these here
- Ideal for learning how to complete a career plan, develop a resume, prep for an interview and more
- Need to learn how to learn online?
- Scheduled on-campus and live on Zoom
- Offered on a rotating basis throughout the school year
- Self-serve curriculum and videos to watch just-in-time when you need it most
- Employer Speaker Series: Find these on our Job Board
- Scheduled on-campus and live on Zoom
- Offered regularly throughout the year
- Gives you a great perspective on jobs, an industry or an individual company
- One-on-one appointments with a Career Education Specialist
- Discuss your individual career goals and training needs
- Have your resume reviewed
- Prep for an interview
How to Set-up and Use Zoom
Taking our Poway QuickBooks class? Get QuickBooks for Students here.
Using Onet and MyNextMove.org
Take the Interest Profiler At MyNextMove for a list of careers that might be right for you. Your list might just included your dream career as it takes into consideration your interests, data on the demand of a career and livable wages. Don't hesitate to email us for help with the Interest Profiler or career support.
Your Student Support Team is here to help!
Click on the name of a staff member to send an email and someone will contact you.
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Poway Adult School Academic and Support Counselor: Contact Mary Perez if you need assistance or have questions regarding academics, social emotional, community agencies or wellness concerns.
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Poway Adult School Career Education Specialist and General Support: Contact Denise McAndrews if you need help with your career needs or other resources.
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ETCN Disability Support Counselor: Contact Van Pham if you need assistance with 504/IEP Plan evaluations and accommodations, support for students with learning challenges, community agency referrals and various resources.
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ETCN Job Developer: Contact Jane Herrick for help accessing our Job Board or completing the Caljobs registration (required for unemployment insurance).
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ETCN Technology Integration Specialist: Stacey Campo. For help with Canvas, electronic textbook access, Zoom and online learning tools, and other school-related technology needs, feel free to contact Stacey.
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