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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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… Continue Reading Skillshop: Library: Citations (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… 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… Continue Reading Skillshop: Healthy Sleep (SWAG) 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… Continue Reading Skillshop: Cooperative Education: Advance Your Education and Career Goals Through a Work Experience Class (Virtual) |
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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?… Continue Reading Skillshop: Answering Common Interview Questions (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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By incorporating study skills specific to math and science courses, students can improve their performance and confidence in math and science courses, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of… Continue Reading Skillshop: Study Skills in Math & Science (HyFlex) |
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Find your edge: Discover where you can add value. See business differently: Learn how businesses create value. Make yourself stand out: Show what you bring to the table. Get your… Continue Reading Skillshop: Business 101: Become Valuable. Make Your Value Visible (HyFlex) |
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Break the cycle of constant exhaustion, chronic delay, and academic overwhelm. Learn practical pacing strategies and mental resets to regain your focus, rebuild motivation, and work sustainably without burning out.… Continue Reading Skillshop: Overcoming Burnout and Procrastination (SWAG) HyFlex
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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 Skillshop in person? Meet us at the Career Center (CC-1)… Continue Reading Skillshop: Resume Writing (In-Person)
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Are you an undocumented or mixed-status student? Join us to learn about the resources and support available through the Dreamer Success Program at Palomar College. Discover how the program can… Continue Reading Skillshop: Dreamer Success Program: You’re Not Alone on Your College Journey (HyFlex)
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Feeling overwhelmed by classes, deadlines, and competing priorities? Are you so focused on doing what’s next, you haven’t thought about the long-term goals? This Skillshop will help you identify what… Continue Reading Skillshops: Motivational Time Management and Goal Setting (HyFlex)
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Participants will recognize the importance of safer bystander intervention. Participants will practice strategies for safe interventions approaches. Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112)… Continue Reading Skillshop: Bystander Intervention (Center for Community Solutions) 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… Continue Reading Skillshop: Cooperative Education: Advance Your Education and Career Goals Through a Work Experience Class (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 Skillshops: Transfer Center Services Overview (Hyflex)
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Explore your interests, personality, skills, and values using the TypeFocus assessment. Participants will gain greater self-awareness, discover potential college majors and career pathways, and develop practical next steps toward achieving… Continue Reading Skillshop: Undecided Major/Career: Find a Pathway (TypeFocus) In-Person
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Explore the strengths, experiences, relationships, and supports that help you navigate change. Students will reflect on what matters most to them, connect their values with meaningful goals, and create next… Continue Reading Skillshop: Moving Forward With Purpose (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 Skillshop in person? Meet… Continue Reading Skillshop: Answering Common Interview Questions (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… Continue Reading Skillshop: Creating a Transfer Foundation: The Nuts and Bolts (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 Skillshop, students will learn to prepare for… Continue Reading Skillshop: Final Exam Preparation (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… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Center Services Overview (HyFlex) |
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Join the Active Minds club for an opportunity to ground yourself in your goals and remind yourself why you are on this journey, through visual art. Create with others and… Continue Reading Skillshop: Mindfulness Through Vision Boards (SWAG) In-Person
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Come learn tricks and tips to help organize your days, weeks and months so that you can move towards your bigger goals rather than just trying to stay on top… Continue Reading Skillshop: Motivational Time Management and Goal Setting (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 Skillshop, students will learn to prepare… Continue Reading Skillshop: Final Exam Preparation in Math & Science (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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