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California Minimum Wage and Economy

California offers a truly unique living experience in the United States. The amazing topography and world-famous weather are not the only benefits of living and studying in this amazing state. California's minimum wage is currently $16 per hour, and went into effect on January 1, 2024. When you are considering the cost of college, be sure you factor the local minimum wage into your calculations. The gross financial difference between a $10.57 per hour minimum wage (US Average) and a $16 per hour minimum wage is significant. For a student working 20 hours per week each week of a 14 week semester, this nearly $6 per hour difference means an extra gross income of $1,520 per semester or $3,042 per year.

Jobs Are Available to WCBC Students

We are dedicated to providing our students with as many job resources and opportunities as possible. This is part of our broad view of financial aid. Because of the testimony of our current and past students, many employers strongly prefer to hire our students whenever possible. Lancaster's mayor, Rex Parris, describes WCBC students as, "...the most sought after people to do jobs that... traditionally go to college students."* From local restaurants, retail, warehouse, and manufacturing jobs, to employment and partnerships with major national and international organizations, WCBC's students are currently experiencing one of the greatest economic opportunities its enrolled students have ever seen.

Job Listing Portal

Our local known job listings portal is available to all of our newly accepted student applicants and active students from anywhere in the world. Our Office of Financial Aid provides a list of hiring employers along with direct links to their online application process. Our team locates fresh employment opportunities regularly and helps to pair our students with those opportunities. This gives our students many extra special advantages to begin the job search process long before even moving to our campus. Please follow this link to see current job opportunities.

Current Job Opportunities

Personal Employment Coaching

Any resident or online student can also receive personal coaching in resume development, job hunting, and interview skills from the Office of Financial Aid. Whether you have never made a resume before or you would just like some pointers on how to stand out in that group interview, we are here to help you succeed.

Income Creation Efforts

In addition, our Office of Financial Aid staff and college leadership are constantly, actively involved in developing new opportunities and partnerships to support students' financial needs. As a team, we are personally committed to partnering with each student until they secure the job they need.

Transportation

While seeking and after securing your job, having reliable transportation available to you is an absolute necessity. West Coast Baptist College is committed to assisting our students in this area as well by providing two transportation options. First, all students may ride the Job Seeker Shuttle at no cost to visit employers to follow up on applications with a face-to-face meeting. As long as students are seeking employment, this service is free. Once you are hired, a student may ride the Job Shuttle to and from work for only $5.00 each way – anywhere in a twelve-mile radius! Generally speaking, this is a much cheaper option than owning, operating, insuring, and registering, and maintaining your own vehicle.

Job Fairs

West Coast Baptist College hosts annual job fairs to allow students to connect with employers from around the Antelope Valley. Our primary Job Fair takes place during the opening week of college each fall and provides many great employment opportunities for students wanting work.

*June 4, 2020, WCBC Town Hall Virtual Event