Common CalWORKs TOP Codes

TOP Codes for Common CalWORKs

Work-Study Other Work Placements

The list below is based on feedback provided by several college CalWORKs directors and their staff regarding the most common work-study, work experience or job placements they make for CalWORKs students. This list is intended to be a resource to facilitate the use of TOP codes for CalWORKs data entry and is not all inclusive. If you find that a student’s job title is not listed below, please refer to the complete TOP code list.

6th Edition Code / 6th Edition TOP Code Title
(alphabetical by title) / Common CalWORKs Work-Study, Internship, Work Experience Placements
050200 / Accounting / Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk, Auditor Assistant
210500 / Administration of Justice / Public Safety Assistant, Criminologist Trainee
050910 / Advertising / Advertising Technician
095000 / Aeronautical and Aviation Technology / Aviation Mechanic
010100 / Agriculture Technology and Sciences, General / Agriculture Technician
010200 / Animal Science / Vet Assistant, AnimalHospital Assistant
093510 / Appliance Repair / Repair Technician
020100 / Architecture and Architectural Technology / Drafting Assistant
122800 / Athletic Training and Sports Medicine / Physical Trainer
094900 / Automotive Collision Repair / Body Repair Specialist
094800 / Automotive Technology / Auto Mechanic, Automotive Technician
050400 / Banking and Finance / Bank Teller, Bank Assistant
040100 / Biology, General / Biology Technician, Lab Prep Assistant, Instructional Assistant
040100 / Biology, General / Instructional Assistant
050100 / Business and Commerce, General / Office Assistant, Front Desk Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Receptionist
050600 / Business Management / Manager Trainee, Assistant Manager
095210 / Carpentry / Carpenter
123030 / Certified Nurse Assistant / Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA Intern
130500 / Child Development/Early Care and Education / Associate Teacher, Teacher’s Assistant, Child Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education Assistant
130520 / Children with Special Needs / Teacher’s Assistant
070710 / Computer Programming / Data Entry Clerk
070730 / Computer Systems Analysis / System Analyst
300700 / Cosmetology and Barbering / Beautician, Hair Stylist, Cosmetologist, Cosmetology Assistant
051430 / Court Reporting / Court Reporter
130630 / Culinary Arts / Cook, Baker, Food Prep Assistant, Chef
120320 / Deleted
124010 / Dental Assistant / Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant Intern
124030 / Dental Laboratory Technician / Dental Lab Technician
094700 / Diesel Technology / Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician
095300 / Drafting Technology / Drafting Assistant, Drafter
095300 / Drafting Technology / Drafter, CAD
080200 / Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant) / Teacher’s Assistant
095220 / Electrical / Electrician, Electrical Assistant
093440 / Electrical Systems and Power Transmission / Automotive Technician, Diesel Technician
125000 / Emergency Medical Services / EMT
094600 / Environmental Control Technology (HVAC) / HVAC Repair
213350 / FireAcademy / Fireman Trainee
213300 / Fire Technology / Fire Technician Assistant
010920 / Floriculture/Floristry / Floral Designer
011400 / Forestry / Lumber Management Technician
103000 / Graphic Art and Design / Graphic Artist
094720 / Heavy Equipment Maintenance / Equipment Maintenance
094730 / Heavy Equipment Operation / Heavy Equipment Operator
123080 / Home Health Aide / Personal Attendant, Health Care Provider
010900 / Horticulture / Horticultural Assistant
130700 / Hospitality / Hospitality Assistant, Food Services Specialist, Hospitality Technician
210400 / Human Services / Human Services Assistant, Human Services Advocate, Visitation Monitor
070100 / Information Technology, General / Tech Support, Computer Tech, CISCO System Analyst
051200 / Insurance / Claims Adjuster, Insurance Trainee
130200 / Interior Design and Merchandising / Interior Design Assistant
060200 / Journalism / Journalism Assistant
010910 / Landscape Design and Maintenance / Grounds Maintenance, Gardener’s Assistant, Landscaper, Lawn Specialist, Landscape Design Assistant
093480 / Laser and Optical Technology / Optical/Optician’s Assistant
140100 / Law, General / Administrative Assistant
051410 / Legal Office Technology / Legal Assistant, Paralegal
160200 / Library Technician (Aide) / Library Technician, Library Aide
123020 / Licensed Vocational Nursing / Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN Intern
050630 / Management Development and Supervision / Cashier / Customer Service / Sales Associate
050900 / Marketing and Distribution / Marketing Agent, Marketing Assistant
060100 / Media and Communications, General / Graphic Artist
120800 / Medical Assisting / Medical Assistant
120500 / Medical Laboratory Technology / Medical Lab Assistant
051420 / Medical Office Technology / Medical Coder, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assistant
095250 / Mill and Cabinet Work / Cabinet Maker’s Assistant
130600 / Nutrition, Foods, and Culinary Arts / Cook, Chef, Assistant Chef, Nutrition Assistant
051400 / Office Technology/Office Computer Applications / Office Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Office Manager
059900 / Other Business and Management / Manager
129900 / Other Health Occupations / Chiropractic Assistant
095270 / Painting, Decorating, and Flooring / Painter
140200 / Paralegal / Paralegal, Legal Assistant
011510 / Parks and Outdoor Recreation / Park Assistant, Recreational Assistant, CampAid
122100 / Pharmacy Technology / Pharmacy Tech Intern
101100 / Photography / Photographer, Photographer’s Assistant, Film Developer
083500 / Physical Education / Physical Education Assistant
083510 / Physical Fitness and Body Movement / Physical Therapist, Sports Trainer Assistant
095230 / Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Steamfitting / Plumber’s Assistant
210550 / PoliceAcademy / Police Trainee
130540 / Preschool Age Children / Teacher’s Aide / Teacher’s Assistant, Preschool Assistant
093600 / Printing and Lithography / Printer, Printer’s Assistant
210520 / Probation and Parole / Probation Assistant
050920 / Purchasing / Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Trainee
122600 / Radiation Therapy Technician / Radiation Technician
122500 / Radiologic Technology / Radiologic Technology Intern, X-ray Technician (limited license), Radiology Technician
051100 / Real Estate / Real Estate Assistant, Sales Associate
123010 / Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse
095290 / Roofing / Roofer
220100 / Social Sciences, General / Direct Support Staff, Line Staff, Social Worker Assistant
080900 / Special Education / Instructional Assistant
493009 / Supervised Tutoring / Tutor
095730 / Surveying / Surveyor
095800 / Water and Wastewater Technology / Health & Safety Water Intern
095650 / Welding Technology / Welder, Welder’s Assistant

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