Cover Letter (virtual workshop)
Online
Explore the steps to create impressive and attention-getting cover letters that employers want to read!
Events
Events are hosted online, at career centers, at SDWP headquarters or at partner locations. Use the filters to narrow event results to best suit your needs. For example, employer events are for businesses and employers, hiring events refer to job fairs and career expos, and job seeker events include trainings, workshops, networking events and more.
A comprehensive course to help set a direction for your career.
- Connecting Interests with Careers (Recommended to take first)
- Online Career Exploration
- San Diego’s Priority Sectors & Priority Jobs
- Essential Skills for Workplace Success
- Job Quality
- Planning Career Pathways (Recommended to take last)
Workshops that teach the “how-to” of getting a job.
A comprehensive course to help set a direction for your career.
- Connecting Interests with Careers (Recommended to take first)
- Online Career Exploration
- San Diego’s Priority Sectors & Priority Jobs
- Essential Skills for Workplace Success
- Job Quality
- Planning Career Pathways (Recommended to take last)
Workshops that teach the “how-to” of getting a job.
Other than our events and workshops, the SDWP career centers are closed the last Thursday of every month. Our Metro and South Bay locations remain open, but you will not be able to access services from the San Diego Workforce Partnership.
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Connecting Interests with Careers (virtual workshop)
Engage with materials and participants as you explore your interests and learn to use them to recognize fulfilling career opportunities. Learn the language of the RIASEC framework, which can give you insights into careers you may not know much about.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) Resume Building Workshop (In-person – Chula Vista)
South Bay Career Center, 333 H Street, Suite 1055, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Aprende cómo construir currículums profesionales y llamativos desde la perspectiva del empleador. Aplica principios expertos para presentar tu valor y destacar habilidades clave mediante ejemplos de resultados y logros.
Learning Drop-in Hour (Chula Vista)
1111 Bay Blvd. Suite E Chula Vista, CA 91911
Drop-in hours are available for you to meet with a Workforce Partnership learning team member to help you find the answers you are looking for. These sessions are flexible to cover what you need.
Hay horarios sin cita previa disponibles para que se reúna con un miembro del Learning team de San Diego Workforce Partnership para ayudarlo a encontrar las respuestas que está buscando. Estas sesiones son flexibles para cubrir lo que necesitas.
UC San Diego Extended Studies and Google Career Certificates Info Session
Zoom (virtual)
Join us for a short presentation and Q&A about the UC San Diego Extended Studies & Google Career Certificates program.
2 events,
In-person Job Interview Preparation Workshop (Metro)
Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Google Suite Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered. Come join us in person to learn the tools that come with a Google account. You’ll learn: How to use Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides How to
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Online Career Exploration (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
Explore online tools like Career Coach that can help you learn more about careers you may be interested in—including those you may have never heard of before.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Job Interview Preparation Workshop (virtual)
Zoom (virtual)
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
2 events,
In-Person Resume Building (El Cajon)
151 Van Houten Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – El Cajon)
The drop-in hours are for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
2 events,
In-Person Job Interview Preparation (Oceanside)
3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA 92056
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – Oceanside)
3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA 92056
Drop-in hours are only for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
2 events,
Build a Confident Mindset (Oceanside)
3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA 92056
Is self-doubt holding you back from the career or life you want? Join our free workshop hosted by our partner, Leap for Success, Build a Confident Mindset, where we’ll give you the tools to take charge of your career and future.
Smartphone to Computers Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered! Do you find it challenging to move from your smartphone to a computer? Join us for, Smartphone to Computers, this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn tips
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Resume Building (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Networking Strategies (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
Learn how to build and extend your network by using informational interviewing and the power of the 2nd connection to continue your job search momentum.
3 events,
In-Person Bilingual (English/Spanish) Job Interview Preparation (Chula Vista)
South Bay Career Center, 333 H Street, Suite 1055, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Learning Drop-in Hour (Chula Vista)
1111 Bay Blvd. Suite E Chula Vista, CA 91911
Drop-in hours are available for you to meet with a Workforce Partnership learning team member to help you find the answers you are looking for. These sessions are flexible to cover what you need.
Hay horarios sin cita previa disponibles para que se reúna con un miembro del Learning team de San Diego Workforce Partnership para ayudarlo a encontrar las respuestas que está buscando. Estas sesiones son flexibles para cubrir lo que necesitas.
UC San Diego Extended Studies and Google Career Certificates Info Session
Zoom (virtual)
Join us for a short presentation and Q&A about the UC San Diego Extended Studies & Google Career Certificates program.
2 events,
In-person Resume Building Workshop (Metro)
4389 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Microsoft Word & File Management Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered! Come join us in person for a Microsoft Word & File Management Basics Workshop to learn how to use Microsoft Word and keep your files neat and
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Essential Skills for Workplace Success (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
Learn what the employer-driven essential skills are, practice them and get introduced to a tool to keep them front of mind.
Job Quality—Evaluating Wages, Benefits and Opportunities (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
This course will explore questions like: What does it mean to have a quality job? How does that differ for each person and how can it change over the course of your life?
2 events,
In-person Job Interview Preparation Workshop (El Cajon)
East County Career Center, 151 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – El Cajon)
The drop-in hours are for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
3 events,
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Resume Building Workshop (In-person – Oceanside)
South Bay Career Center, 333 H Street, Suite 1055, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Aprende cómo construir currículums profesionales y llamativos desde la perspectiva del empleador. Aplica principios expertos para presentar tu valor y destacar habilidades clave mediante ejemplos de resultados y logros.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – Oceanside)
3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA 92056
Drop-in hours are only for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
Salary Negotiation Workshop (Virtual)
Zoom (virtual)
Knowing how to negotiate salary offers is a valuable skill that can increase your earning potential throughout your career. Learn how to research salary ranges, ask for compensation packages and ensure you are being paid what you are worth.
3 events,
AI and Your Job Search (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
Join this interactive workshop to explore how AI can enhance — not replace — your résumé writing process. Learn how to use tools like ChatGPT to refine your draft while keeping your voice and value front and center. Discover how
Microsoft Excel Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered! Come join us in person to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn: how to move around in Excel how to make simple lists and
Planning Career Pathways (virtual workshop)
Zoom (virtual)
What's your next step? This course will help you pull together all of the career exploration you've done so far to set a career goal and make a plan to reach it. This is the sixth session in the six-course
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UC San Diego Extended Studies and Google Career Certificates Info Session
Join us for a short presentation and Q&A about the UC San Diego Extended Studies & Google Career Certificates program.
In-person Resume Building Workshop (Metro)
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Job Quality—Evaluating Wages, Benefits and Opportunities (virtual workshop)
This course will explore questions like: What does it mean to have a quality job? How does that differ for each person and how can it change over the course of your life?
Economic Roundtable 2026
Building Solutions: How Policy, Funding and Opportunity Shape San Diego’s Economy Now in its 42nd year, the Economic Roundtable brings together regional leaders, economists, and workforce experts to explore how national and state-level economic and policy shifts are shaping San
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In-Person Job Interview Preparation (Oceanside)
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – Oceanside)
Drop-in hours are only for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
Build a Confident Mindset (Oceanside)
Is self-doubt holding you back from the career or life you want? Join our free workshop hosted by our partner, Leap for Success, Build a Confident Mindset, where we’ll give you the tools to take charge of your career and future.
Smartphone to Computers Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered! Do you find it challenging to move from your smartphone to a computer? Join us for, Smartphone to Computers, this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn tips
Resume Building (virtual workshop)
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Networking Strategies (virtual workshop)
Learn how to build and extend your network by using informational interviewing and the power of the 2nd connection to continue your job search momentum.
In-Person Bilingual (English/Spanish) Job Interview Preparation (Chula Vista)
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Learning Drop-in Hour (Chula Vista)
Drop-in hours are available for you to meet with a Workforce Partnership learning team member to help you find the answers you are looking for. These sessions are flexible to cover what you need.
Hay horarios sin cita previa disponibles para que se reúna con un miembro del Learning team de San Diego Workforce Partnership para ayudarlo a encontrar las respuestas que está buscando. Estas sesiones son flexibles para cubrir lo que necesitas.
Microsoft Word & File Management Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered! Come join us in person for a Microsoft Word & File Management Basics Workshop to learn how to use Microsoft Word and keep your files neat and
Essential Skills for Workplace Success (virtual workshop)
Learn what the employer-driven essential skills are, practice them and get introduced to a tool to keep them front of mind.
In-person Job Interview Preparation Workshop (El Cajon)
Interviews are where preparation and opportunity meet. Gain confidence by knowing how to communicate your value effectively and identify potential gains and pitfalls when answering different types of interview questions.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – El Cajon)
The drop-in hours are for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Resume Building Workshop (In-person – Oceanside)
Learn how to build professional, attention-grabbing resumes from the employer’s perspective. Apply expert principles to present your value and showcase key skills by using examples of results and accomplishments.
Aprende cómo construir currículums profesionales y llamativos desde la perspectiva del empleador. Aplica principios expertos para presentar tu valor y destacar habilidades clave mediante ejemplos de resultados y logros.
Learning Drop-in Hour (in-person – Oceanside)
Drop-in hours are only for customers who have attended at least one of our workshops. Please be prepared to wait, and remember to bring a hard copy of your resume and/or a job posting you're interested in.
Salary Negotiation Workshop (Virtual)
Knowing how to negotiate salary offers is a valuable skill that can increase your earning potential throughout your career. Learn how to research salary ranges, ask for compensation packages and ensure you are being paid what you are worth.
AI and Your Job Search (virtual workshop)
Join this interactive workshop to explore how AI can enhance — not replace — your résumé writing process. Learn how to use tools like ChatGPT to refine your draft while keeping your voice and value front and center. Discover how
Microsoft Excel Basics Workshop (in-person – METRO)
Are you struggling with your computer skills or need a refresher course? We’ve got you covered! Come join us in person to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn: how to move around in Excel how to make simple lists and
Planning Career Pathways (virtual workshop)
What's your next step? This course will help you pull together all of the career exploration you've done so far to set a career goal and make a plan to reach it. This is the sixth session in the six-course