Community Work-Study

The Community Work-Study (CWS) program, offered through the Thayne Center for Student Life, Leadership, and Community Engagement at Salt Lake Community College, is part of the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships’ Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program. FWS provides part-time jobs for students with financial need to earn money to help pay for education expenses. FWS jobs are available on and off campus in different career interests and areas of study. Money from FWS is earned, so it does not have to be repaid. Students receive a paycheck like any other job. The goal of the community work-study program at SLCC is to reach 7% of what is allocated for CWS students.

In collaboration with SLCC’s Employer Engagement Team, CWS encourages students to engage with the community and gain leadership skills. Students will learn about how to move their work from service to community engagement through experiential learning while being compensated through federal financial aid. CWS allows students to apply knowledge from the classroom while working with one of Thayne Center’s community partners, building competency-based learning. This experience allows the student to reflect on how their work directly impacts the community.

Want to learn more about Community Work-Study through the Thayne Center?

Join us for a Community Work-Study (CWS) Info Session

All sessions are from 2-3 PM | Taylorsville Redwood Campus | Student Center Building | Student Event Center (Room 130)
- Info Session 1: September 5, 2025
- Info Session 2: November 3, 2025
- Info Session 3: January 30, 2026

Eligiblity and Requirements

Students must demonstrate financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress

Apply for a Community Work-Study Position

The first step is to review the list of opportunities above and apply through the SLCC Jobs and Handshake.

If you have questions about the positions or want to brainstorm what might be a good fit for you, please reach out to the Coordinator for Student Community Leadership (CSCL) for a meeting first to discuss the opportunities. The CSCL will reach out to follow up with the applicant on how to proceed next.

Why should I consider a Thayne Center Community Work-Study Position?

Through your classes at SLCC, you are gaining knowledge and skills that are preparing you for a career. You can get experience applying this knowledge and skills through the myriad work-study opportunities offered through the Thayne Center office and benefit community partners in the process. From tutoring through America Reads or being directly placed at a nonprofit, we hope to make a mutually beneficial connection for you and our community partner.