Searching In San Diego

DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/

Chad Matkowski, President/CEO of the National City Chamber of Commerce, joins the program to discuss the Career Pathways to Success Job Fair. Discover the employers that will be attending, what you can expect, and how to prepare.

Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part two of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the actions you need to take for a successful career change. 

Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part one of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the mindset shifts that you need to consider when making a career change. 

Christopher Metoyer, Sr. Recruiting Logistics Specialist – R&D with Takeda Pharmaceuticals International Co., joins the program to discuss how to handle gaps on your resume during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher also shares his thoughts about how you can identify transferable skills for in-demand careers.

Dr. Frank Farley, Psychology Professor at Temple University and former President of the American Psychological Association (APA), joins the program to discuss the importance of setting resolutions, even in uncertain times. Discover the benefits of goal setting and how to cope with change.

Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations for the San Diego Career Centers, returns to the program to discuss the journey of being a leader during the past year. Maxine shares tips for all of us about how to navigate times of disruption and make the most of difficult times!

Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations for the San Diego Career Centers, joins the program to discuss her own journey of balancing work responsibilities while parenting her children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maxine shares her thoughts about how the pandemic has impacted women in the workforce and shares advice for parents who are facing difficult choices regarding their profession and family.         

Julius Alejandro, organizational strategist, joins the program to discuss what he has learned about startups, based on his own involvement and experience with several startup companies. He also discusses the economic gap that exists in underserved communities and how address those economic disparities.

In this episode, you'll hear about a Youth Job Fair taking place on October 22nd, in collaboration with the National City Chamber of Commerce, South Bay Community Services (SBCS), Southwestern College, DOR, and a few other organizations that serve youth.  Discover why it's important for youth to start building their job search skills, as well as tips and tools for youth job seekers. You'll also hear about other resources available for youth. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Patti Ashley, a psychologist who specializes in helping people recover from grief and loss. Discover how to bounce back from the grief of a job loss, and the multiple losses that everyone is feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ashley also reveals how grief effects the brain and tips for self-care.

Sylvia Contreras, Center Operations Director for the Metro Region Career Centers, joins the program to discuss the Underserved COVID-19 Impacted Individuals (UCII) Grant, and how it provides supportive services to assist workers most impacted financially by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Discover the services available, and how to apply.

Lexius Waltar, Community Manager at Synergy Centre CoWorks, joins the program to discuss how she came to be involved in technology. She also reveals why STEM and tech careers can be empowering for women and people of color, and the benefits of including underrepresented talent in the science and technology sectors.  **Note: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is it like to look for a job during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode, you'll hear from Cam Richardson, workshop facilitator and Christina Rios, leader workshop facilitator, as they discuss the trends that they are seeing, and some good news for job seekers. Discover how to give yourself the best chance of finding a job, and the increasing role that technology is playing in the job search process.

In this episode, you'll hear from two healthcare recruiters as they discuss what a typical day looks like, and the qualities that they look for in applicants. They also discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities that they experience in the roles. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Wesley Quach, Director & Business Advisor of the Asian Business Association San Diego (ABASD) joins the program to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on API (Asian and Pacific Islander) owned businesses and some of the unique challenges that API businesses face. Discover some of the most common misconceptions about API businesses and how to be part of the solution.

Shadia Omer joins the program to discuss how she got started writing for entertainment blogs, and how to make connections online. Shadia also discusses her aspirations to become a television writer, and discusses the importance of diverse representation in all aspects of media.

In this episode, you'll learn about the South Bay Virtual Job Fair. The employment fair will take place on July 16 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 pm via ZOOM. Discover the workshops that are available before and after the job fair to address both what to before, during and after a virtual job fair to achieve success.

Mari Gonzalez and Joni Bumpas from the Metro Career Centers join the program to discuss the Gale Free Online Training Programs that are available to job seekers. Discover what topics are covered, and how to learn more.

Cam Richardson, Workshop Facilitator at the Metro Career Center, joins the program to discuss the virtual workshops that are available for job seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the various workshops that are available, times and days they are offered, and the benefits of attending these workshops.