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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Choosing and declaring a major is an important step in your college journey. Learn how selecting a major can impact your academic experience, future opportunities, and financial aid eligibility. Participants… Continue Reading Skillshop: Stress Management (SWAG) HyFlex |
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Please join the Student Wellness and Advocacy Group (SWAG) for an introduction to mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation strategies. These techniques have been shown to enhance wellness, improve relationships, mitigate stress, reduce anxiety and alleviate symptoms of depression. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus.… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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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 & more. 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: Creating a Transfer Foundation: The Nuts and Bolts (HyFlex)
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Learn how to use LinkedIn as a networking tool and build your professional brand. Discover strategies for connecting with professionals, expanding your network, and showcasing your skills and experience. 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… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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Participants will identify five key ingredients for unhealthy relationships, and will be able to different between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships. 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. Skillshops are FREE and open… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex)
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The Palomar College Library is now offering a series of Skillshops for Spring. The first in the series will introduce students to the resources and services the Library can provide. The informative session will help students with easy tips to help you succeed in your classes, while also teaching time saving life skills. Register with… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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In preparation for the All Majors Career Expo, students will learn how to create a strong resume and develop networking strategies to make a positive impression at hiring events. 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… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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Learn how stress affects the mind and body while exploring skills that support your well-being. Through interactive activities, students will identify personal strengths, learn coping skills, and explore resources that can help during times of uncertainty. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Please… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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You are more than your major, GPA, job, or current circumstances. Who you are shapes how you experience the world, what you bring into a room, the choices you make,… Continue Reading Skillshop: Who Am I Becoming? Identity and Leadership (In-Person)
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Prepare for the All Majors Career Expo by learning how to navigate a career fair and network like a professional. Following the workshop, students will have the opportunity to receive… Continue Reading Skillshop: Career Fair Prep and Resume Writing/Resumania (In-Person)
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Join the Active Minds club for an hour of relaxation as we teach you a few stress management and coping techniques to utilize whenever you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.… Continue Reading Skillshop: Stress Management (SWAG) HyFlex
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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: Library: Selecting and Citing Web Sources (HyFlex) |
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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 plenty of time for Q & A following the presentation. Learn from us and learn from each other. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet… Continue Reading Skillshop: Creating a Transfer Foundation: The Nuts and Bolts (HyFlex) |
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Feeling overwhelmed by statistics? This brief Skillshop will help you build confidence, develop effective study strategies, and learn practical tips for using technology to assist understanding statistical concepts and solving… Continue Reading Skillshop: Succeeding In Stats (HyFlex) |
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Discover your interests, strengths, and potential career paths while learning how to research college majors. This workshop introduces Eureka, a powerful tool designed to help students explore academic and career… Continue Reading Skillshop: Explore Your Interests and Research Majors (Eureka) (In-Person)
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Learn the step-by-step process for creating an effective resume that highlights your skills, education, and experience to employers. 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. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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The Palomar College Library presents session three in our Skillshop series on Library Services. The last session in the series will provide instructions on how to properly format your papers using APA or MLA citations. We will discuss in-text citations, as well as how to create a Works Cited or Reference page for the end… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex)
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Join members of the Writing Center for this free workshop covering the basics of MLA style, from in-text citations to Works Cited pages. We will demystify the rules and equip you with the tools you need to confidently cite your sources and format your MLA papers correctly. Whether you are a beginner, or just need… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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Join the Active Minds club for a Skillshop that teaches you about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep! We’ll go over why we need sleep and the steps that can be taken to maintain a sleeping schedule so that you can get the rest your body needs to wake up well rested and… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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Working this semester? Turn your job or internship into college credit through a Cooperative Education class. Learn about 2-, 3-, and 4-unit Cooperative Education courses, determine whether they are a good fit for you, and receive tips for finding internships. This skillshop will be offered virtually via Zoom. To register click on the RSVP button below.… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex) |
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This workshop covers commonly asked and behavioral interview questions. Students will learn why employers ask these questions and how to develop confident, effective responses. 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. Skillshops are… Continue Reading Skillshop: The Basics of MLA (HyFlex)
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This workshop will highlight the coursework needed for transfer, review university choices, and discuss strategies for successful transfer from Palomar to a university or college. Attending this Hyflex workshop in… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning (HyFlex) |
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