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Train today for Westfield hiring events October 20–29 - San Diego Workforce Partnership

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Thursday, October 08 | 12–12 a.m.

Location: Online

Westfield Mission Valley sign and entranceWestfield Shopping Centers is partnering with the San Diego County Office of Education and the San Diego Workforce Partnership to hire retail workers for the holidays!

Four Westfield Malls will be hosting virtual hiring events from October 20–29:

  • Westfield Mission Valley
  • Westfield Plaza Bonita
  • Westfield North County (Escondido)
  • Westfield UTC
The hiring events will be open exclusively to those who complete a National Retail Federation (NRF) certificate program in retail industry fundamentals.
 

What You’ll Learn:

  • About Retail: retail channels, distribution systems, economic impact, and the retail product cycle
  • Customer service: how to engage customers for a great brand experience, develop customer loyalty, and use retail technologies
  • Sales Basics: strategies to connect with customers, understand their needs, and use selling techniques
  • Retail Operations: inventory management, visual merchandizing, loss prevention, and workplace safety
  • Careers in Retail: exploring career pathways and job opportunities, how to create an effective resume, and retail interviewing skills

There are two certificate programs available, and both are being offered free of charge to anyone 18+:

  • NRF Online Training (link to register)
    • 5 hour certificate course
    • Spots Available: 200
    • Completion by October 16 guarantees exclusive access to Westfield’s virtual hiring fairs
  • NRF Online Training for English Language Learners (link to register)
    • 12 hour certificate course
    • $125 stipend upon completion
    • Rolling application deadline
    • Spots Available: 100+
    • First 60 who complete by October 16 will be granted exclusive access to Westfield’s virtual hiring fairs

Hiring event invites will be sent after you finish the training.


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