Community Ambassador Network (CAN) Internship Program

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)/American Job Center of California (AJCC), implemented the Community Ambassador Network (CAN) Internship Program. The purpose of CAN is to provide full time employment to Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) and Refugee Employment Program (REP) participants who are experiencing mental health problems to enter and stay in the workforce. The program provides internship participants with the opportunity to receive paid work experience for 12 months, while continuing to receive the services necessary to restore their mental health. The program also provides these individuals with specialized training that teaches valuable skills.