RCC Hosts CalWORKs Region 9 Summit, Bringing Together Community Colleges and County Representatives

Apr 01, 2025
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Riverside City College (RCC) proudly hosted the CalWORKs Region 9 Summit on March 21, 2025, welcoming representatives from 17 community colleges and Riverside County DPSS to campus. The summit provided a vital space for collaboration, discussion, and resource sharing among CalWORKs professionals dedicated to supporting student success.

RCC was honored to welcome attendees from across the region, including representatives from Barstow College, Copper Mountain College, and other community colleges, as well as Riverside County DPSS. In addition to the in-person attendees, seven participants joined virtually via Zoom, further strengthening the network of support for CalWORKs students. With Region 9 hosting regular monthly meetings online, the opportunity to meet in person fostered deeper connections and the exchange of best practices.

The agenda featured key updates from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, insightful presentations from UCR Basic Needs and Fresh Success, and a briefing from the State Chancellor’s Office. In addition to productive discussions, participants enjoyed a catered breakfast and lunch from Panera and concluded the day with a tour of RCC’s Kane Building.

CalWORKs is committed to helping eligible families with supportive services, through collaboration with our community partners, to prepare them to pursue personal, academic, and career goals. Our CalWORKs staff is available to assist students by providing valuable services and resources needed to find success in school and in the workplace.

As a participant in the CalWORKs program, students benefit from:

  • Priority registration

  • Career and academic counseling

  • School supplies

  • Gas cards

  • Work Study opportunities

  • Verification of attendance

  • Assistance with county requirements

  • Commencement cap and gown

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and attended, making this summit a valuable and engaging experience.

A special shoutout to the RCC CalWORKs team for their dedication in planning and executing this event: Anne Lenox, CalWORKs Counselor/Coordinator; Carol Wohlk, CalWORKs Specialist; Sahib Sattar, CalWORKs Counselor; and Katie Lanning, CalWORKs Administrative Assistant II and adjunct counselor. The CalWORKs Region 9 Summit is a recurring event, hosted each fall and spring by one of the community colleges in the region.