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?
This Spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, and registration will be required to participate in each session. A select few sessions may be offered in-person, registration will still be required to participate.
- Browse the Event Calendar
- Select the Skillshop, and click on the red RSVP button. You will be taken to the Zoom 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 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 session.
Calendar of Events
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Skillshop: Library Skills
Skillshop: Library Skills
Introduction to the Library and the services offered to students. This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this… Continue Reading Skillshop: Library Skills
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Hands on Financial Aid application assistance
Hands on Financial Aid application assistance
3 Weeks of hands-on Financial Aid assistance! 2 Applications FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) and California Dream Act 1 Dedicated team to help you with ALL your Financial Aid needs; from completing an application to checking… Continue Reading Hands on Financial Aid application assistance
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Skillshop: Transfer Center Services Overview
Skillshop: Transfer Center Services Overview
Are you considering Transferring to earn your Bachelor's degree? Join the Transfer Center to learn about their free services, how to get connected to make the most out of your… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Center Services Overview
Student Life & Leadership Overview of Services: Basic Needs/CalFresh
Student Life & Leadership Overview of Services: Basic Needs/CalFresh
Learn about what The Office of Student Life & Leadership has to offer! Clubs and Activities, Associated Student Government, Food & Nutrition Center, The HUB Basic Needs, Student Rights and… Continue Reading Student Life & Leadership Overview of Services: Basic Needs/CalFresh
Hands on Financial Aid application assistance
Hands on Financial Aid application assistance
3 Weeks of hands-on Financial Aid assistance! 2 Applications FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) and California Dream Act 1 Dedicated team to help you with ALL your Financial Aid needs; from completing an application to checking… Continue Reading Hands on Financial Aid application assistance
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Skillshop: Emotional Spending (CCCU)
Skillshop: Emotional Spending (CCCU)
Explore the ways you can help curb your emotional spending habits, recognize wants versus needs and decrease your monthly expenses. This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless… Continue Reading Skillshop: Emotional Spending (CCCU)
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Unlocking the Secrets of Your Paycheck (SDFLC)
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Paycheck (SDFLC)
When looking at your paystub, have you wondered how to make sense of it all? If so, this session is for you. We will walk through how to read your… Continue Reading Unlocking the Secrets of Your Paycheck (SDFLC)
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Immigration 101 (HELS)
Immigration 101 (HELS)
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), through its Higher Education Legal Services program invites you to come join our interactive live webinar to share information on Immigration 101 –… Continue Reading Immigration 101 (HELS)
Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning
Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning
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. This fall, all Skillshops will… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning
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Intro to Taxes (SDFLC)
Intro to Taxes (SDFLC)
It’s that time of the year again! April 15th is fast approaching. This presentation focuses on an overview of income taxes. Learn some of the most common terms and forms.… Continue Reading Intro to Taxes (SDFLC)
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Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting Women (SDFLC) [Women’s History Month Workshop]
Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting Women (SDFLC) [Women’s History Month Workshop]
This interactive presentation will explore the additional financial challenges women have historically faced. Some of these challenges are still faced by many today. We will explore everything from gender pay… Continue Reading Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting Women (SDFLC) [Women’s History Month Workshop]
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Skillshop: Boost Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake
Skillshop: Boost Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake
Come to learn how Handshake, the country's premier college-to-career network, can boost your job and internship search. Used by thousands of employers and 4-year colleges - including the CSU and… Continue Reading Skillshop: Boost Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake
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Skillshop: TRIO Student Support Services Program Information
Skillshop: TRIO Student Support Services Program Information
Please join our TRIO Student Support Services Program Informational as we will be going over our program services, program eligibility's, program application, and much more!! TRIO SSS is a federally… Continue Reading Skillshop: TRIO Student Support Services Program Information
Skillshop: Managing your Money when your Income is Variable (CCCU)
Skillshop: Managing your Money when your Income is Variable (CCCU)
Learn how to craft a plan based on your unique financial situation that will help you to remain comfortable and stress-free, even in months when your income takes a dip. … Continue Reading Skillshop: Managing your Money when your Income is Variable (CCCU)
Student Employment at Palomar College
Student Employment at Palomar College
Learn about Student Employment opportunities that are available now! Palomar College Student Employment offers flexible hours, great experience to build your resume, and opportunities to explore different career paths. We… Continue Reading Student Employment at Palomar College
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Skillshop: How to Find Articles Without Using Google
Skillshop: How to Find Articles Without Using Google
How to use the Library Databases to find scholarly research articles. This fall, all Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in… Continue Reading Skillshop: How to Find Articles Without Using Google
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Immigration 101 (HELS)
Immigration 101 (HELS)
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), through its Higher Education Legal Services program invites you to come join our interactive live webinar to share information on Immigration 101 –… Continue Reading Immigration 101 (HELS)
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Self Care- Moments of Reflection: Creating a Community Vision Board [Women’s History Month Workshop]
Self Care- Moments of Reflection: Creating a Community Vision Board [Women’s History Month Workshop]
Let's take a few moments to reflect on what we want for ourselves. As women, we give so many pieces of ourselves to others that we may not have much… Continue Reading Self Care- Moments of Reflection: Creating a Community Vision Board [Women’s History Month Workshop]
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Not Your Mom’s Definition of Disability
Not Your Mom’s Definition of Disability
Many people have a very limited definition, and likely have an image of a person in a wheelchair in mind, when they hear the word disability. Some people might even fear disability, or think it’s taboo to discuss… Continue Reading Not Your Mom’s Definition of Disability