CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET)

CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET) provides free employment and training support for CalFresh recipients. CFET helps participants prepare for and obtain employment through workshops, individualized planning, work experience or training, and by connecting people to support services that reduce barriers to participation.

• Non-assistance CalFresh recipients who are not on CalWORKs, or who are sanctioned for CalWORKs.
• CalFresh recipients who want help getting a job, starting a career, enrolling in training, or joining a trade apprenticeship.
• CalFresh recipients who have been referred to CFET by their eligibility worker.

Key points

• CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET) is free.
• CFET provides employment and training support for non-assistance CalFresh recipients who are not on CalWORKs, or sanctioned for CalWORKs.
• CalFresh recipients are referred to CFET by an eligibility worker.
• Support services may help with costs such as transportation, training, school supplies, tools, childcare or interview clothes.

Before you start

• Think about your goals, like getting a job, starting a career, or enrolling in training or trade apprenticeship.
• Be ready to talk with your eligibility worker about a referral.

How the program works

When a CalFresh recipient is referred to CFET by their eligibility worker, CFET staff will contact the participant to explain next steps and schedule initial activities. The program includes an initial workshop series and individualized planning to help participants move toward employment or training goals. CFET staff can help identify and provide support services when costs are a barrier to participation.

Start with your eligibility worker

Call 877-410-8817 and ask to speak with your eligibility worker about being referred to CFET.

After you are referred

1. Attend the initial CFET workshop series called JumpStart.
2. Work with CFET staff on a plan for training or work experience.
3. Ask about support services if costs are a barrier, such as transportation, supplies, tools, or clothing needed for training or work.

What happens next

After referral, CFET staff will contact you for next steps including scheduling JumpStart workshop series.

Get help or ask questions

For CFET questions or referrals, call 415-473-3350.