CAREER PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

Upcoming 2026 Programs

AI Foundations: Skills for Life and Work - Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Feb. 17–March 4

A six-session virtual program that builds practical skills for everyday life and today’s workplace, with guided support on using AI in the job search. Presented in partnership with Accenture, Salesforce, and Valley Bank.

DATE: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Feb. 17-March 4

TIME: 10 am to 12 pm

LOCATION: Zoom

Questions? Email liz@sjdress.org

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Grow Your Career With AI, Workshop - Thursday, March 5

Join us for a virtual session presented by LinkedIn and learn how LinkedIn’s powerful AI tools can support your next career move.

We’ll explore features like:
✓ AI-powered job and people search
✓ LinkedIn Learning to build new skills
✓ Tools to help you discover opportunities

This session is open to all unemployed and underemployed women.

DATE: Thursday, March 5
TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom

Please RSVP by March 3.

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Financial Education in Partnership with Capital One - Thursdays, March 5 - March 26

Our Financial Education Series, sponsored by Capital One, begins soon! This is a great opportunity to learn from financial experts and build confidence in managing your money. Hosted by expert speakers from Capital One.

DATE: Thursdays, March 5-26

TIME: 6 pm to 7 pm
LOCATION: Capital One Café, San Jose

Course Curriculum:

Week 1 — Money Basics

Our Money Basics workshop focuses on setting financial goals, building healthy spending habits, and learning what it takes to achieve financial success.

Week 2 — How to Check Your Credit Report

Your credit score plays an important role in your financial health. In this workshop, we’ll explain the difference between a credit report and a credit score, show you where to access your credit report, and discuss the key factors that influence your credit score.

Week 3 — Scam Education

This course helps you identify the many different types of scams that people can fall victim to, including those that often target vulnerable populations who may not be aware of these risks.

Week 4 — Money & Life Activity + Graduation Ceremony

In our final session, you’ll take part in a Money & Life activity and celebrate your progress in a Graduation Ceremony.

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In-Person Career Coaching with Cloudinary, Tuesday March 24

Ready for your next job or aiming for a promotion? Join Dress for Success San Jose for in-person career coaching in collaboration with Cloudinary.

DATE: Tuesday March 24

TIME: 2:30–3:30 PM at the former YSL Boutique at Westfield Valley Fair Mall

During this one-hour session, you’ll connect with Cloudinary professionals who can help you: Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile; Practice interviewing; build a smart job search strategy; clarify your career goals and talk through workplace challenges,

Open to all unemployed and underemployed women.

Registration is first come, first served.

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Project Premium

Do you want to boost your online job search, using LinkedIn? You now have the opportunity to join LinkedIn Premium — for free!

LinkedIn Premium helps you:

  • Stand out to employers – see who’s viewing your profile and get your resume in front of the right people

  • Build your skills – access thousands of expert-led courses on everything from Excel to interview prep

  • Message recruiters directly – even if you’re not connected yet

  • See how you compare to other job candidates – and what you can do to improve

  • Practice interviews – with real-time AI feedback and tips to help you shine

This offer is for clients who do not already have a LinkedIn Premium Subscription. We’ll help you set one up and show you how to make the most of it!

Read more about our exciting new program here.

Apply for Project Premium Here

Virtual Career Coaching


Get matched with your own Career Coach when it’s convenient for you. Our Career Coaches are available via Zoom or Google Meet and can help:

  • Create or update your resume and cover letter

  • Create or update your LinkedIn profile

  • Overcome interviewing challenges by practicing for future interviews

  • Help negotiate current or future pay by practicing future negotiations

  • Career path planning

  • Becoming your accountability partner by setting clear objectives in your current professional journey

Connect with a Career Coach today! Email career.help@sjdress.org to get started.

Career Development Bootcamp


Career Development Bootcamps are in-depth, multi-hour opportunities focused on select topics relevant to ensuring success and building confidence as a professional.

2026 Career Development Bootcamp Schedule - Coming soon!

  • Open to job-searching and underemployed women of all ages.

  • Completely virtual via Zoom.

  • Serious registrants only. Registrants must be able to participate throughout the entire program.

Professional Women’s Group Employment Retention Program (PWG) - ON PAUSE

** Our PWG program is currently on pause for restructuring. If you are an employed woman and would like to join PWG in the future, please email godavari@sfdress.org.

Digital Literacy Program - ON PAUSE

The application window for this program has closed. To be placed on a waitlist, please email career.help@sfdress.org.