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Palomar College Skillshops

Student Success Workshops

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 Responsibilities to name a few. We will also spend some time discussing access to CalFresh Benefits (presented by Palomar College CalFresh Representative, Joenetta Benjamin)  

Hands on Financial Aid application assistance

LRC 208 (San Marcos)

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 your status and helping you maintain your Financial Aid.

Skillshop: Emotional Spending (CCCU)

Skillshop via Zoom

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 otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College students.  

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 paystub and make sense of how you arrive at take home pay. Come join us.

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 – Possible Forms of Relief. Come learn general information about immigration including types of status, agencies, citizenship, legal permanent resident (LPR) status, family-based immigration, crimes and… Continue Reading Immigration 101 (HELS)

Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning

Skillshop via Zoom

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 be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning

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. What does it all mean and how are taxes done? We will also show you how to file your tax returns using a free online… Continue Reading Intro to Taxes (SDFLC)

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 gaps to the pink tax. We highlight the importance of money management and goals in personal finances. More importantly, we provide tools and resources attendees… Continue Reading Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting Women (SDFLC) [Women’s History Month Workshop]

Skillshop: Boost Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake

Skillshop via Zoom

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 UC systems - Handshake is a must-use system for college students looking to take the next step in their career journey.  This spring, most Skillshops… Continue Reading Skillshop: Boost Your Job and Internship Search with Handshake

Skillshop: TRIO Student Support Services Program Information

Skillshop via Zoom

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 funded program that is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Our main focus is to help student's from disadvantage backgrounds (first-generation student's, low-income student's,… Continue Reading Skillshop: TRIO Student Support Services Program Information

Skillshop: Managing your Money when your Income is Variable (CCCU)

Skillshop via Zoom

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.  This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and… Continue Reading Skillshop: Managing your Money when your Income is Variable (CCCU)

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 will discuss available positions and ways to secure a job you’ll love.