Explore a variety of job opportunities that can help pay for college!
El Camino’s student employment programs provide a great way to land a flexible part-time job that will support you financially while you also gain valuable work experience.
El Camino College participates in The Federal Work Study Program: The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) offers eligible students the opportunity to earn money to help cover their educational costs while gaining education-aligned, career-related employment. Student employment affords students with an opportunity to work on or off campus and earn money to supplement expenses not covered by grants or loans.
Benefits of student employment programs:
Not sure if you’re eligible? Check to see if you meet the following requirements:
Note: Not all students who receive an award letter are eligible to participate in the student employment programs. If you do not have an award letter you must wait to have your eligibility determined by the Financial Aid Office before completing a Job Request Form . View award letters via MyECC.
The FWS Program provide a great way to learn skills in your major or area of interest, while earning money to pay for enrollment fees, books, and other college expenses.
El Camino receives a limited amount of FWS funds and eligible students are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Receiving an award does not guarantee employment. It is the student's responsibility to follow the appropriate steps to secure employment.
If you are interested in participating in the student employment program and you meet
the program' requirements,
we invite you to fill out a Job Request Form to request a FWS Award.
Note: Only students who are eligible for financial aid will receive an Approval Notice; everyone else will receive a denial letter.
El Camino receives a limited amount of FWS funds and eligible students are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Receiving an award does not guarantee employment. It is the student's responsibility to follow the appropriate steps to secure employment.
If you are interested in participating in the student employment program and you meet
the program' requirements,
we invite you to fill out a Job Request Form to request a FWS Award.
Note: Only students who are eligible for financial aid will receive an Approval Notice; everyone else will receive a denial letter.
Talented students with various levels of knowledge, talents, and abilities
For more information about the student employment programs, contact Luis Mancia at 310-660-3593 or via email at [email protected].
Managers, faculty and staff may hire students to work within their division/department.
Follow these instructions if you are interested in hiring a FWS student employee:
Off-campus employers may also participate as a partner with El Camino College. Whether you are a private for-profit company, nonprofit organization, or government agency, our programs can provide you with student employees representing a diverse group of majors and experience to assist you meet your employment needs while you, the employer, provide the student with a valuable real-world learning experience. The employer's share of student wages varies depending on the employer's status.
Please review the information below to determine your status and share of your obligation. If you think that your organization may benefit or if you are interested in partnering with El Camino College and our student employment programs, please contact Luis Mancia at 310-660-3593 Ext. 3496, for additional information.
Non-Profit or Government Agencies
Private for-profit companies receive up to 50% share of the student's hourly wages.
For additional assistance contact Luis Mancia at 310-660-3593 Ext. 3496.
Luis Mancia
El Camino College
Financial Aid
Student Employment Programs