FAQs

• Who is eligible for Fast Track Services?
• How do I apply for these programs?
• I am an instructor, counselor or staff person who works with students. Who should I refer to Fast Track?
• I am not enrolled at Cabrillo but I'm interested in going to school. How do I get involved with Fast Track?
• I am not eligible for any of these programs, can Fast Track help me with my books?
• Where is Fast Track?

Who is eligible for Fast Track Services?

In order to receive services at Fast Track, students must be eligible for one or more of these programs. Enrollment in an approved CTE program is required for WIA, CalWORKs and Cal Success programs.

How do I apply for these programs?

Students seeking WIA funding can apply for the program at the County Career Center in Watsonville.
County Career Center
18 West Beach Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 763-8700

Students seeking CalWORKs funding can apply for the program at the County of Santa Cruz located in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Students already enrolled in CalWORKs can visit the Fast Track office for more information.
Human Services Department of Santa Cruz County
1020 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-4165
or
119 West Beach Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 763-8500

Students interesting in teaching can visit the CTE/Teacher Preparation Pipeline office in Room 914 or call 477-5627.

I am an instructor, counselor or staff person who works with students. Who should I refer to Fast Track?

Fast Track administers several programs so here are some things to listen for in a conversation with a student: The student unemployed and having trouble finding work.  The student is currently in their second year of an Allied Health program (RN, RT, DH). The student is a low-income parent and going back to school. The student is receiving aid from state and county funds like food stamps, CalWORKs, or Unemployment Insurance. The student is currently pursuing a certificate or majoring in a Career Technical Education Program. The student is returning to Cabrillo from a professional technical career. The student is interested in being a teacher.

I am not enrolled at Cabrillo but I'm interested in going to school. How do I get involved with Fast Track?

Call us or visit our office. Fast Track staff will talk with you about what you are interested in studying and provide information about our various programs.

I am not eligible for any of these programs, can Fast Track help me with my books?

No. Our funding for books comes directly from these programs.

Where is Fast Track?

• The Fast Track office is located in the 800 building on the 1st floor in room 802 on the Aptos Campus
• The CTE/Teacher Preparation Pipeline office is located in the 900 building on the 1st floor in room 914
• Call us: 479-6344
• Email us: fasttrack@cabrillo.edu
• Visit our blog: http://fasttracktowork.blogspot.com/