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Spring 2023 - 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
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February
Date: February 2, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Date: February 8, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Date: February 15, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Date: February 21, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
March
Date: March 2, 2023
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Date: March 9, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Date: March 22, 2023
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
April
Date: April 6, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Date: April 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Date: April 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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
Privacy & Your Digital Footprint
Overview:
Learn the various ways your information is stored online and how to safely manage
your digital identity.
Date: March 10, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Effective Communication
Overview:
Explore the mysteries of creativity by learning the difference between right-brain and left-brain “thinking” and “seeing.”
Date: March 10, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 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: March 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Why & 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 17, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Why
Overview:
The starting point to any successful job search involves having a purpose. Knowing what inspires you can give you an advantage in navigating through different stages of your life. Participants will learn ways to discover what their WHY is and complete activities that will give them a starting point to reaching their destination.
Date: March 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Networking
Overview:
Networking is a cold way of saying what it really is – relationship building. When
you build relationships the right way, you can grow profile and awareness of yourself
or your company, find new opportunities, generate sales leads, and more. In this workshop,
learn when and how to network as well as modern best practices to find success both
online and offline. You’ll find many of these strategies hone in on tactics for stronger
relationships in general, no matter where you meet them.
Date: March 24, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
April
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 7, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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 7, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
In-Demand Jobs & Resilient Careers
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 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Team Building
Overview:
Team building is the process of empowering a group of individuals to work together
as a team. It is a management technique that improves performance, efficiency and
motivation through activities. Team building provides the training, skills and resources
to build an effective cohort, which can help support an organization's values and
goals.
Date: April 14, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Overview:
An entrepreneurial mindset is a set of skills that enable people to identify and make
the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks, and succeed in a variety
of settings. Research shows that an entrepreneurial mindset is valued by employers,
boosts educational attainment and performance, and is crucial for creating new businesses.
Date: April 21, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
5 Ways to Manage Your Debt
Overview:
Explore the mysteries of creativity by learning the difference between right-brain and left-brain “thinking” and “seeing.”
Date: April 21, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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 28, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Video: Learn how to submit your résumé
Length: .59
Financial Literacy & Budgeting 101
Overview:
The education and understanding of various financial areas including topics related to managing personal finance, money, and investing.
Date: April 28, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
May
Digital Fluency / LinkedIn
Overview:
Learn about the LinkedIn platform for social networks with job seekers, professionals,
and businesses. Build your network, find business contacts and connect with recruiters.
Learn about the importance of sharing digital information and what not to do with
technological systems. You will also understand the ability to relate to others and
communicate with them effectively.
Date: May 5, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 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, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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 12, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
All About Credit
Overview:
This workshop will take a look at credit reports, credit scores, and credit history
to explain how your credit score is calculated and discuss the steps you can take
to improve your score.
Date: May 12, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm