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Spring 2025 Career Fest

Welcome to the San Diego Community College District Career Fest!

These exciting workshops aim to prepare you for career opportunities like: resume building, interview practice, filling out job applications, etc.

There are many different Career Fest workshops virtually and in-person, that will also help prepare you for the Districtwide Career Fair on April 16th, 2025, from 10am-2pm

Career Fest

 

For disability accommodations, please contact the host college for each event.
City: Please email jsanchez003@sdccd.edu seven days before the event.
Mesa: Please contact Mesa College's Career Center at 619-388-2777 or mesacareer@sdccd.edu at least seven days prior to the event.
Miramar: Please contact mirajobs@sdccd.edu at least 3 days prior to the event.
Continuing Education: Please contact the DSPS office at 619-388-4812 or by video phone at 619-630-0804

Register for our 2025 Districtwide Career Fair @ Miramar College HERE

 

Career Fest WORKSHOPS:

(Listed by College & Date)

City College Events
Mesa College Events
Miramar College Events
Continuing Education Events

City College Career Fest Events

How to Find Internships

Date: February 13, 2025, 2pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Register on Handshake Here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683067

Resume Writing Workshop 

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 2pm

Location/Format: Compass Point, Miramar College

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683078

AI, ChatGTP + Resume: Maximize Application 

Date: February 20, 2025, 2:00pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683071

Connect and Collaborate Networking Mixer Registration 

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 11am

Location/Format: San Diego City College

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1682460

Resume Writing Workshop 

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683085

How to Find Internship 

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 2pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683070

Interview Skills Workshop 

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 2pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683089

AANHPI Career Panel 

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 11am

Location: San Diego City College

Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1683075'

Mesa College Career Fest Events

How Social Support Drives Career Development

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 9am-10am

Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)

Register on Handshake:https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671334

Description: Discover how the power of social connections can propel your career journey. Learn about the critical role of social support in achieving goals and uncover how Career Services' 1-on-1 offerings can provide the personalized guidance you need.

Title Strategies to Networking

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11am-12pm 

Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)

Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671358

Description: Learn practical strategies to help you build meaningful professional connections, where to network, how to approach others with confidence, and techniques for creating a lasting impression. Designed to help you grow your network and explore new opportunities to start networking effectively today.

Thriving Though Exploration: Assessing Your Career Fit

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12pm-1pm

Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)

Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671351

Description: Students will learn how to explore and assess potential majors and career paths that align with their skills, interests, and goals. They'll discover valuable resources like the MBTI and Strong Interest Assessments to guide you in making informed decisions.

Building Your Online Presence

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 11am-12pm

Location/Format: Business and Technology Building on the second floor in room 207 (BT–207) – Computer Lab

Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671361

Description: Learn how to build a strong online presence with LinkedIn, Handshake, and social platforms tailored for student athletes. This hands-on workshop will help you create or refine your profiles, showcase achievements, and leverage your online presence for networking and career opportunities.

How Social Support Drives Career Development

Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2025 12pm-1pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeGtqDgoGdHT7k51xZrDhMCnV9LSs-Pf

Description: Discover how the power of social connections can propel your career journey. Learn about the critical role of social support in achieving goals and uncover how Career Services' 1-on-1 offerings can provide the personalized guidance you need.

Bypass Applicant Tracking Systems (AI): Resume Writing

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 12pm-1pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpduyqqzksHdbHPFxBKsymIT-GdK9wyWNh

Description: Olympians! Join us for an interactive workshop detailing how AI systems can impact your job searching journey, and how to overcome the barriers presented by it!

Bypass Applicant Tracking Systems (AI): Resume Writing

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12pm-1pm

Location/Format: I4-203- Avanza Room - Mesa College Career Center, I4-306 (Student Services)

Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671348

Description: Olympians! Join us for an interactive workshop detailing how AI systems can impact your job searching journey, and how to overcome the barriers presented by it!

Construct Your Professional Portfolio 

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 3pm-4pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Zoom link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdeurqzIvHNRwb6u5uKFISy3uJu1wokXb

Description: Olympians! Join our Career Peer Ambassadors as we explore what a professional portfolio is, its importance, and why it’s never too early to start one!

Construct Your Professional Portfolio 

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3pm-4pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Zoom link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceirpjkoHNIOoFovzaDegZyhfa4tGQU7

Description: Olympians! Join our Career Peer Ambassadors as we explore what a professional portfolio is, its importance, and why it’s never too early to start one!

Career Fair Strategies

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1pm-2pm

Location/Format: Student Services Building I4-203- Avanza Room

Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671341

Description: Olympians! Are you looking for career fair navigation support or preparation for what to expect? Join us for this brief workshop centering on SDCCD’s Career/Job Fair in Spring 2025!

Thriving Though Exploration: Assessing Your Career Fit

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2025, 12pm-1pm

Location/Format: Student Services Building I4-203- Avanza Room

Register on Handshake: https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671352

Description: Students will learn how to explore and assess potential majors and career paths that align with their skills, interests, and goals. They'll discover valuable resources like the MBTI and Strong Interest Assessments to guide you in making informed decisions.

Crafting your Elevator Pitch and Career Fair Networking Tips

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1pm-2pm

Location/Format: Online, Zoom

Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuCvrj8uGtHy2T14fsXV3ldVnjnLffAU

Description: Learn how to concisely communicate your skills and career goals in a powerful elevator pitch. Gain essential networking strategies to make a lasting impression at career fairs and build valuable professional connections.

Career Fair Strategies

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025, 12pm-1pm

Location/Format: Student Services Building I4-203- Avanza Room

Zoom Link: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceCvrjMqHdDHZj0INVqCu8MtKu1NaWnY

Description: Olympians! Are you looking for career fair navigation support or preparation for what to expect? Join us for this brief workshop centering on SDCCD’s Career/Job Fair in Spring 2025!

Miramar College Career Fest Events

Designing Your Life: Beyond Choosing a Major

Date: Monday, March 10, 2025, 11am-12pm

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for zoom link

Description: Look beyond your major using life design approaches to build a fulfilling future that incorporates all dimensions of your personal, societal and professional self.

Get the Inside Scoop on Your Industry

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link

Description: Do you want to cultivate authentic professional relationships? This workshop will help you learn how to conduct informational interviews, network actively and seek out mentorship in your field of interest.

LinkedIn Like a Boss 

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 12:30-1:30pm 

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link

Description: Learn how to use LinkedIn to build your brand and strengthen your follow-up strategy—tips for connecting with recruiters, crafting impactful messages, and optimizing your profile to stand out after a career fair.

Define your Career Path

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link

Description:  Are you at a career crossroads and unsure which direction to take? Learn to navigate the complex world of career choices with the right tools to gain clarity, build professional relationships, and make informed and confident decisions.

From Hello to Hired: Effective Networking Strategies 

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom 

Description: Does the request, “Tell me about yourself” get you nervous? Learn how to identify unique strengths that differentiate you and communicate the value you bring to a company.  Get tips on how to craft a memorable personal pitch! 

Your AI+ Resume (Virtual Workshop)

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025, 11am-12pm

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link

Description: You have more skills than you know! Harvest every last bit of your personal, professional, and academic accomplishments and learn how to convey them effectively on your resume (including using AI).

DNA meets Empathy: Learn about the "Unicorn Career" of Genetic Counseling (Virtual Workshop)

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 10am-11am

Location/Format: Register on Handshake for Zoom link

Description: Join guest speaker Erica Sontheimer: Class of 2025, Bay Path University, to learn about the emerging and in demand field of Genetic Counseling intertwining medical, research, and counseling skills with applications in clinical, lab, research, public health, policy, industry, education, and consumer genetic testing.

Resume & Handshake Tent

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 12pm-2pm

Location/Format: Campus Point

Dress for Success: Stylist Edition

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Location/Format: LLRC Courtyard

SDCCE Events

Career Exploration via LinkedIn

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 2 PM
Location: Zoom - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678890/share_preview


Description: Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for career exploration and networking. This session will cover building a strong LinkedIn profile, using advanced search tools to find opportunities, and connecting with industry professionals.

Your Best Career Fit

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3 PM
Location: Cesar Chavez Campus - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1680066/share_preview

Description: Discover how to identify career paths that align with your interests, strengths, and values. This workshop will help you explore tools and strategies to find a fulfilling career that suits your unique skills.

Resume Workshop

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 11 AM
Location: Zoom - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678169/share_preview

Description: Learn how to develop a resume that stands out to employers. This session will focus on formatting, highlighting key accomplishments, and tailoring your resume for specific job opportunities.

Interview Techniques

Date/Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 11 AM
Location: Zoom - https://sdccd.joinhandshake.com/events/1678137/share_preview

Description: Gain confidence for your next interview with this practical workshop. You’ll learn how to answer common questions, showcase your skills effectively, and leave a lasting impression on employers.

April 16, 2025, Districtwide Career Fair

Click here to register on Handshake to attend the Districtwide Career Fair!

100 employers will be present.

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