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, all Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, and 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 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.
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Skillshop: Test Prep
Skillshop: Test Prep
End this semester on a high note by “acing your finals.” Join us to learn the best strategies to boost your study efficiency and productivity. This spring, all Skillshops will... Read more »
Skillshop: Financial Stressors and Mitigators (SDFLC)
Skillshop: Financial Stressors and Mitigators (SDFLC)
Everyone is facing challenges in our current environment. We get it and we want to help. Come join us for this interactive session as we discuss the various types of... Read more »
Skillshop: Stress Management (SWAG)
Skillshop: Stress Management (SWAG)
Join us 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. Social distancing may... Read more »
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Skillshop: Managing Stress & Test Anxiety
Skillshop: Managing Stress & Test Anxiety
Does worry and stress affect your ability to enjoy life at home, work, school, and elsewhere? Does stress and anxiety lower your grades on a test? Learn how to eliminate... Read more »
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Skillshop: Transfer Strategy and Planning Sessions
Skillshop: Transfer Strategy and Planning Sessions
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 spring, all Skillshops will... Read more »
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Skillshop: Importance of Sleep (TrueCare)
Skillshop: Importance of Sleep (TrueCare)
Why do we sleep? Join TrueCare to learn about the benefits of having adequate sleep as well as why developing healthy sleeping habits is important for your overall health. This... Read more »
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Skillshop: The Mindful Space (BHCS)
Skillshop: The Mindful Space (BHCS)
“The Mindful Space” is bi-weekly Skillshop held over Zoom that brings together psychology, education, and meditation to encourage students’ wellbeing and mindfulness practice. Students will learn tools such as various... Read more »
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Skillshop: Supercharge Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake
Skillshop: Supercharge 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... Read more »
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Skillshop: Forms of Financial Abuse: The Signs and How To Avoid Falling Victim
Skillshop: Forms of Financial Abuse: The Signs and How To Avoid Falling Victim
Financial abuse in all of its various forms is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s world. Come join us as we discuss the different types of financial abuse that... Read more »
Skillshop: Test Prep
Skillshop: Test Prep
End this semester on a high note by “acing your finals.” Join us to learn the best strategies to boost your study efficiency and productivity. This spring, all Skillshops will... Read more »
1 event,
Skillshop: Test Prep
Skillshop: Test Prep
End this semester on a high note by “acing your finals.” Join us to learn the best strategies to boost your study efficiency and productivity. This spring, all Skillshops will... Read more »
2 events,
Skillshop: Supercharge Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake
Skillshop: Supercharge 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... Read more »
Skillshop: Mindful Self Compassion (SWAG)
Skillshop: Mindful Self Compassion (SWAG)
Join our team for a skillshop focused on improving the most important relationship you will ever have…the relationship you have with yourself. Excessive worries and self-criticism are often symptoms of... Read more »
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Skillshop: Sun Safety (TrueCare)
Skillshop: Sun Safety (TrueCare)
Sun Safety education is an opportunity to inform individuals about the consequences of being out in the sun for long periods of time. The toll inadequate sun protection takes on... Read more »
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Skillshop: TRIO SSS Info
Skillshop: TRIO SSS Info
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... Read more »
Skillshop: Stress Management (SWAG)
Skillshop: Stress Management (SWAG)
Join us 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. Social distancing may... Read more »