Career Fest
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
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.
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 17, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm
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.