What are Skillshops?
Skillshops are free workshops offered by various campus departments and community partners. These workshops are designed and presented with the purpose of helping students succeed, whether it be in the classroom, at home, or in the real world, and cover a wide range of topics. Skillshops are free and open to all Palomar College students.
Our Skillshop categories include the following:
- Academic Success
- Career Exploration & Planning
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Financial Literacy
- Health & Wellness
- Peer to Peer
- Palomar Promise Student Engagement (*open to current Promise students)
- Student Life & Leadership
- Student Support Programs
- Transfer Success
How to Register?
Skillshops are offered in-person, virtual and HyFlex (online/in-person). Registration will be required to participate in each session.
- Browse the Event Calendar
- Select the Skillshop, and click on the red RSVP button. You will be taken to the Registration page.
- Fill out the pre-registration form using your Palomar student email and submit.
- Check your email. You will receive a confirmation email with the event details. If virtual, the confirmation email will include the Zoom meeting ID and passcode to join. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, then the email was entered incorrectly. Please resubmit the registration form if this occurs.
*Please make certain when filling out the registration form, you have entered your Palomar student email correctly; otherwise, you will not receive the Zoom details to join the virtual session.
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Are you working? You can earn college credit for your job or internship through a Cooperative Education class. Are you looking for an internship to gain hands-on experience related to your job goals? Palomar’s Cooperative Education Department is here to help. Come find out more about our 2, 3, and 4-unit classes and whether they… Continue Reading Skillshop: Riding the Wave of Agentic AI as a College Student-Virtual Only
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In preparation for the Administration of Justice Career Fair and All Majors Job Expo, students will learn how to write a great resume and how to network at a hiring event. Attending this Skillshop in person? Meet us at the Career Center (MC-1) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the RED Going button below… Continue Reading Skillshop: Riding the Wave of Agentic AI as a College Student-Virtual Only
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The Palomar College Library is now offering a series of Skillshops for Spring. The second in the series will provide students with valuable tips on how to utilize and evaluate… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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This workshop is designed for first-generation students at Palomar College who want to explore how their cultural background, family experiences, and personal values shape their college journey, while centering Latino experiences. Through… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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Members of the Writing Center will cover the basics of MLA style, from in-text citations to Works Cited pages. They will demystify the rules and equip you with the tools… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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You Will Learn How To: •Define genetic drift and distinguish it from natural selection •Explain why population size matters for evolutionary randomness •Describe how allele frequencies change over generations •Understand… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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In preparation for the Administration of Justice Career Fair and All Majors Job Expo, students will learn how to write a great resume and how to network at a hiring… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the RSVP button below to register for this Skillshop.… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person) |
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The Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) invites you to learn about some of the triggers and risk factors associated with Depression and Suicide. We will teach you prevention and coping… Continue Reading Skillshop: Understanding Depression and Suicide (HyFlex) |
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The League of Women Voters (LWV) emphasizes that voting is crucial for empowering citizens and defending democracy. Elections affect every area of our daily lives, including health care, education, taxation,… Continue Reading Skillshop: Your Voice: Your Vote- Why Your Vote Matters (In-Person)
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Navigate the challenges of family expectations, cultural values, and personal growth in a safe, supportive space. Through interactive activities, you’ll explore your own boundaries, practice healthy communication, and reflect on… Continue Reading Skillshop: Balancing Family, Culture, and Self: Understanding Boundaries Across Cultural Spaces (In-Person)
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Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the RSVP button below to register for this Skillshop.… Continue Reading Skillshop: Financial Aid Overview (Hyflex)
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Learn how to cite properly and avoid plagiarism. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the RSVP… Continue Reading Skillshop: Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism (HyFlex) |
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In preparation for the All Majors Job Expo, students will learn how to navigate a career and network like a pro. Students will have the chance to have their resume spot checked after the workshop. Attending this Skillshop in person? Meet us at the Career Center (MC-1) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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This brief presentation is your first step to your Transfer Success. Learn how the Transfer Center can help you reach your goals. Please come with questions as there will be… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Overview (HyFlex) |
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Preparing for finals or test preparation involves a strategic approach to studying and organizing your time effectively to maximize retention and performance. In this workshop, students will learn to prepare… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person) |
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Attending this Skillshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the Red going button below to register for this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College students.
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Applying for Financial Aid Has Never Been Easier! Complete your 2026–2027 FAFSA or CADAA with support from financial aid experts. Join us for a hands-on workshop where staff will guide… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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Preparing for finals or test preparation involves a strategic approach to studying and organizing your time effectively to maximize retention and performance. In this workshop, students will learn to prepare… Continue Reading Skillshop: Preparing for Finals in Math and Science (HyFlex)
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Not sure what you’re interested in majoring in? Or maybe you have many interests but aren’t quite sure what careers you can do? Come learn about your interest types and how to research occupations! You will learn your interest code and how it applies to the world of work. Attending this Skillshop in person? Meet us… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies & Planning (HyFlex)
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What’s your major, goal, program of study? -What does this all mean? Come learn the differences between earning a certificate, associate’s degree, and getting ready for transfer. Thinking of changing… Continue Reading Skillshop: Declaring Your Major and What It Means (Virtual Only) |
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Come learn what Service Learning is at Palomar College. Learn about the different Service Learning opportunities in the community. This skillshop will be offered virtually via Zoom. To register click on… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies & Planning (HyFlex)
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Este taller está diseñado para todos, desde quienes están dando sus primeros pasos en el uso de la inteligencia artificial como los que la usan a diario, todos están bienvenidos. Sumérgete en las métodos y prácticas de uso responsable de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito universitario. Aprende cómo estudiar, escribir, investigar, crear y prepararte… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person)
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This workshop is for those new to college. It will highlight how to navigate and utilize resources: Math and English Placement, College Pathways, Palomar College Catalog, General Education, Major Preparation. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the RSVP button below… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person) |
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Let’s Talk! Join the Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) for a Skillshop on “Healthy Relationships.” Learn about how you can build healthy relationships and healthy boundaries. We will teach you to identify Healthy and Unhealthy communication. Walk away with resources available to you so you can take care of your mental health! Attending this Hyflex… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person) |
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This workshop will cover how to answer commonly asked and behavioral interview questions. Students will also learn why certain questions get asked in interviews and how to provide outstanding answers. It will also cover how to use LinkedIn as a networking tool and a way to create your own professional brand. Attending this Hyflex workshop… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person) |
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Join our behavioral health counselors in a Skillshop about self-care. You will learn: the meaning of self-care and burnout, myths around self-care and how to build a self-care routine. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please click on the RSVP button below to register for… Continue Reading Skillshop: Hand-On Financial Aid Assistance (In- Person) |
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