2026 CAREER PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

Coming this Fall…

Save the Date:

  • Spanish-Language Virtual Job Search Program starts Tuesday, September 15.

More details coming soon!

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.

Register Today! 
*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.

Career Wardrobe & In-Person Career Coaching

Thursdays at Westfield Valley Fair. 
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.
Learn More About Career Wardrobe

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.