Farmworker Career Development Program
Offering migrant and seasonal farm workers the opportunity to strengthen their ability to achieve economic self-sufficiency through their participation in educational, skills training and supportive services. After completion of training, program participants are then able to obtain year-round unsubsidized employment and as a result are able to make positive changes in their lives.
Eligibility criteria:
- U.S. Citizens or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Employed in an agricultural job recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor within the last 24 month period.
- Received at least 50% of total income from agricultural work.
- Earn less than the poverty guidelines.
- Registered with Selective Service (if male born after January 1, 1960).
- If above conditions are met, dependents and spouses are also eligible.
Non-discrimination Statement and Policy: The Community Services Department Farmworker Career Development Program does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.