2026 CAREER PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
All Dress for Success San Francisco programs are free and open to unemployed and underemployed women.
Level Up Your Career: Free Virtual Series with Tencent Americas, August 11-12
A three-part virtual career development series designed to help women build confidence, strengthen their job search skills, and connect with industry professionals.Workshop 1: AI for Job Seekers Panel
Learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to succeed in today's job market through an interactive panel discussion with Tencent professionals.
Workshop 2: Small Group Career Coaching
Receive personalized guidance from Tencent volunteers representing a variety of professional backgrounds.
Workshop 3: Mock Interviews
Practice interviewing with Tencent volunteers who have interviewing and hiring experience and receive constructive feedback to help you feel more confident and prepared.
Participants who attend all three sessions will receive a $30 Amazon gift card.*
DATE: Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026
TIME:
• August 11, 1:00–2:00 PM (AI for Job Seekers Panel)
• August 11, 2:00–3:00 PM (Small Group Career Coaching)
• August 12, 2:00–3:00 PM (Mock Interviews)
LOCATION: Workshops will take place over Zoom. Attendees selected will be provided a Zoom registration link after completing their interest form.
*Note for non-San Francisco and San Jose Bay Area members: Our goal is to help you in securing a future role. Although we regretfully do not offer financial and interview clothing incentives to non-Bay Area residents, we still welcome you to join this job search program and take advantage of our other virtual programming.Robert Half Career Development Bootcamp, September 10
Join Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose & Robert Half to prepare for your next career opportunity!
Job Searching - Connect with staffing professionals for tips on how to efficiently job search and land an interview.
Personal Branding - Work on your LinkedIn profile or create/practice your elevator pitch.
Mock Interviews - Perfect your interview technique with speed 1:1 interviews.
This is a virtual workshop. Questions? Contact Godavari@sfdress.org
¡El Programa Virtual de Búsqueda de Empleo en Español comienza el 15 de Septiembre!
¡Nuestro popular Programa Virtual de Búsqueda de Empleo, impartido íntegramente en español, regresa este año! Este programa de seis sesiones está diseñado para mejorar tus habilidades de búsqueda de empleo y ampliar tu red de contactos. Los temas incluyen revisión de currículum, redacción de cartas de presentación, marca personal, simulacros de entrevistas y más. Abierto a cualquier mujer que esté buscando trabajo.
Grupo Español - Septiembre de 2026:
Martes y Miércoles, del 15 al 30 de Septiembre, de 10:00 a 11:30 a. m. (hora del Pacífico) en línea por Zoom.
15, 16, 22, 23, 29 y 30 de Septiembre
Acompáñanos en nuestra sesión inaugural el Viernes 11 de Septiembre, de 12:00 a 13:00 (hora del Pacífico).
Semana 1 (15-16/09)
15/09: Planificación de carrera con Accenture
16/09: Marca personal/LinkedIn con Accenture
Semana 2 (22-23/09)
22/09: Currículum y cartas de presentación con Banco de America
23/09: Organización de la búsqueda de empleo y gestión del estrés
Semana 3 (29-30/09)
29/09: Mesa redonda con todos los ponentes
30/09: Simulacros de entrevistas con Valley Bank
Los graduados del programa recibirán:
Ropa profesional
Una bolsa de regalo de belleza
Para cualquier consulta, envía un correo electrónico. tatiana@sjdress.org
Career Wardrobe & In-Person Career Coaching
Thursdays at Westfield Valley Fair. Client Hours
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
What you need to know:
Choose a morning (10 am–12 pm) or afternoon (1:30 pm–3:30 pm) appointment window.
During you’re appointment window, you’ll have 45 minutes to shop for your workplace attire. Our trained volunteers will be on hand if you need them.
Stay for an optional 20-minute career coaching session while you're here. Bring your resume!
To make an appointment, fill out our short intake form to get started.
Located at 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95050, on the first floor of the mall near Nordstrom, Cartier, and Prada. Closest parking structure is Winchester garage, walk through Nordstrom. Alternative parking is along Forest Ave.
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.
Past Programs & Workshops
Grow Your Career With AI Workshop. A virtual session presented by LinkedIn and learn how LinkedIn’s powerful AI tools can support your next career move.
LinkedIn Learning Career Training Paths Workshop. An in-person session where you’ll learn how LinkedIn’s AI tools can support your job search and career goals.
AI Foundations: Skills for Life and Work. 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.
Financial Education Series in Partnership with Capital One - A four week in-person program where you learn from financial experts and build confidence in managing your money.
Digital Literacy Program - The application window for this program has closed. To be placed on a waitlist, please email career.help@sfdress.org.
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.
