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Spring 2021 - Schedule
Undecided on your Career Path?
Explore majors and training programs; meet with a Career Counselor; and complete a Career Assessments.
Video: Learn how to register
Length: .59
August
Date: 8/11/2021
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Date: 8/20/2021
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Date: 8/25/2021
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Date: 8/27/2021
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
July
Date: July 1, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Date: July 8, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Date: July 21, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Build your Knowledge Base
Prepare for success by learning 21st Century Skills to add to your employment readiness toolbox. Register for one of our many workshops today!
Video: Learn how to register
Length: 1.00
March
The Art of Asking for Help
Overview:
Asking for help can be one of the greatest challenges we face as students and professionals. Often times, we’re unsure of what to ask, who to ask, and are unclear about what it is we truly need. Asking for help requires risk-taking which places us in the zone of discomfort. Exploring what lays within that zone of discomfort will allow for self-discovery and self-reflection, guiding us to identify and develop the language and tools to become successful in getting the help and the support that we need.
Date: March 5, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Register here!
Resume Writing
Overview:
A great résumé is the key to landing job interviews. Participants will learn what it takes to build résumés employers will love. They will learn how to share about previous jobs, volunteer positions, and other life experiences. Participants will then have the opportunity to create a résumé.
Date: March 5, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Register here!
Video: Learn how to submit your résumé
Length: .59
Creating an Elevator Pitch
Overview:
Elevator pitches are brief, rehearsed introductions that give potential employers a “highlight reel” of a person’s experiences and aspirations—answering the common “tell me about yourself” interview question. Participants will build a pitch that includes their passions, goals, and qualifications, then practice their pitch individually and in groups.
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Register here!
Discovering Your Creative Abilities
Overview:
Explore the mysteries of creativity by learning the difference between right-brain
and left-brain “thinking” and “seeing.”
Date: March 12, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Developing Emotional Intelligence:
Why and What for?
Overview:
Helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your career and personal goals. It can also help you connect with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about what matters most to you.
Date: March 12, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Register here!
Empathy & Self Awareness
Overview:
Empathy and Self-Awareness are very intimately connected. Once we become more aware
of what makes us who we are, we are better able to understand the differences between
ourselves and others, and what makes them who they are.
Date: March 16, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Financial Literacy- Budgeting 101
Overview:
The education and understanding of various financial areas including topics related to managing personal finance, money, and investing.
Date: March 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Preparing for Interviews
Overview:
When it comes to interviews, preparation is the key to success. In this workshop participants will learn how to prepare for an interview—including research beforehand, how to dress to impress, and feeling confident answering difficult interview questions.
Date: March 19, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Social Diversity Awareness
Overview:
Demonstrates sensitivity and respect towards others with diverse backgrounds and cultures both locally and globally. Values and embraces diversity in the workplace including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age.
Date: March 26, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Time & Stress Management
Overview:
Exploring different methods of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Date: March 26, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
April
The Art of Asking for Help
Overview:
Asking for help can be one of the greatest challenges we face as students and professionals. Often times, we’re unsure of what to ask, who to ask, and are unclear about what it is we truly need. Asking for help requires risk-taking which places us in the zone of discomfort. Exploring what lays within that zone of discomfort will allow for self-discovery and self-reflection, guiding us to identify and develop the language and tools to become successful in getting the help and the support that we need.
Date: April 9, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Resume Writing
Overview:
A great résumé is the key to landing job interviews. Participants will learn what it takes to build résumés employers will love. They will learn how to share about previous jobs, volunteer positions, and other life experiences. Participants will then have the opportunity to create a résumé.
Date: April 23, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Register here!
Empathy & Self Awareness
Overview:
Empathy and Self-Awareness are very intimately connected. Once we become more aware
of what makes us who we are, we are better able to understand the differences between
ourselves and others, and what makes them who they are.
Date: April 13, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Social Diversity Awareness
Overview:
Demonstrates sensitivity and respect towards others with diverse backgrounds and cultures both locally and globally. Values and embraces diversity in the workplace including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age.
Date: April 30, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Time & Stress Management
Overview:
Exploring different methods of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Date: April 16, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Customer Service
Overview:
Create awareness by creating "buy-in" with the participants. This is done by having them build their own Customer Service for Excellence Model based on their experience of good and bad customer service.
Date: April 9, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Beyond Words
(The Subconscious Language of Body and Dress)
Overview:
Did you know over 90% of communication does not
involve words? Discover the eight types of nonverbal
communication and their impact on one’s future
well-being.
Date: April 16, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Effective Communication
Overview:
The ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill in today’s world. Communication is a dynamic process and how you communicate can positively and negatively affect the relationships you have in your work and life.
Date: April 20, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
In Demand Jobs During and Post COVID 19
Overview:
San Diego’s economy offers many engaging, fulfilling work opportunities many young people may not even know exist. During this workshop, we’ll share about San Diego’s fastest-growing industries and occupations and help participants learn what they can do now to qualify for those job opportunities in the future.
Date: April 23, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Tools to Land the Job
Overview:
Four written tools can make all
the difference in the world when applying for a job.
Students will learn about writing a cover letter, resume,
and thank-you letter as well as explore effective ways to
fill out an application.
Date: April 30, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
May
The Art of Asking for Help
Overview:
Asking for help can be one of the greatest challenges we face as students and professionals.
Often times, we’re unsure of what to ask, who to ask, and are unclear about what it
is we truly need. Asking for help requires risk-taking which places us in the zone
of discomfort. Exploring what lays within that zone of discomfort will allow for self-discovery
and self-reflection, guiding us to identify and develop the language and tools to
become successful in getting the help and the support that we need.
Date: May 7, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Creating an Elevator Pitch
Overview:
Elevator pitches are brief, rehearsed introductions that give potential employers a “highlight reel” of a person’s experiences and aspirations—answering the common “tell me about yourself” interview question. Participants will build a pitch that includes their passions, goals, and qualifications, then practice their pitch individually and in groups.
Date: May 5, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Developing Emotional Intelligence:
Why and What for?
Overview:
Helps you build stronger relationships, succeed at school and work, and achieve your
career and personal goals. It can also help you connect with your feelings, turn intention
into action, and make informed decisions about what matters most to you.
Date: May 14, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Preparing for Interviews
Overview:
When it comes to interviews, preparation is the key to success. In this workshop participants will learn how to prepare for an interview—including research beforehand, how to dress to impress, and feeling confident answering difficult interview questions.
Date: May 7, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Customer Service
Overview:
Create awareness by creating "buy-in" with the participants. This is done by having them build their own Customer Service for Excellence Model based on their experience of good and bad customer service.
Date: May 14, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Beyond Words
(The Subconscious Language of Body and Dress)
Overview:
Did you know over 90% of communication does not
involve words? Discover the eight types of nonverbal
communication and their impact on one’s future
well-being.
Date: May 21, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Effective Communication
Overview:
The ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill in today’s world. Communication is a dynamic process and how you communicate can positively and negatively affect the relationships you have in your work and life.
Date: May 11, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
In Demand Jobs During and Post COVID 19
Overview:
San Diego’s economy offers many engaging, fulfilling work opportunities many young people may not even know exist. During this workshop, we’ll share about San Diego’s fastest-growing industries and occupations and help participants learn what they can do now to qualify for those job opportunities in the future.
Date: May 28, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Register here!
Tools to Land the Job
Overview:
Four written tools can make all
the difference in the world when applying for a job.
Students will learn about writing a cover letter, resume,
and thank-you letter as well as explore effective ways to
fill out an application.
Date: May 28, 2021
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am