Guy Fieri

Nearly every industry is going through a transformation. Make sure you are prepared for the careers of the future.

FEATURING: Katie Greaves, Director of the Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board (WIB)  |   Hamish Gray, Senior Vice President of Keysight Technologies  |  Dan Voit, CEO of Blentech

Help build a healthier community! Hear from a variety of different healthcare professionals that share their experience working in a pre and post covid world.

FEATURING: Dr. Urmila Shende, Pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente & COVID Vaccine Chief for County of Sonoma  |  Jinny Tran, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse II, Stanford Healthcare  |  Samuel Bernier, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Learn what it takes to succeed in the business world or to even start your own business!

FEATURING: Sheela Hodes, Real Estate Agent at Compass  |  Salvador Picazo Chavez, President/CEO at Puente-Internacional, Inc., and Owner of Picazo Restaurant & Cafe  |  Lindsey Stone, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones

Whether you like working with your hands, love to design and be creative, or want to focus on reducing climate change, the construction industry is full of opportunities that fit your interests.

FEATURING:

Gerardo Guzman, Architect at RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture  |  Lauren Williams, Construction Management student at San Francisco State University and former participant in the North Bay Construction Corps  |  Doug Hamilton, Owner of Oak Grove Construction

Spend your career improving the health and beauty of the place we call home.

FEATURING:

Kim Batchelder, Natural Resources Planner at Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District  |  Kevin Sea, Program Coordinator and Instructor at SRJC Wine Studies Program  |  Kia Canning, Hardware Product Engineer at Monarch Tractor

Sonoma County is home to some of the world’s most innovative technology companies. Explore careers in this rapidly changing industry.

FEATURING: 

Christine Nee, Corporate Acquisitions and Integrations at Medtronic  |  Bert Pires, Vice President of Engineering at Amy’s Kitchen  |  Farid Farahmand, Chair of the Sonoma State University Department of Engineering Science

There are two types of creative people: Those that do what they love for a hobby and those that do what they love for a living. Which will you be?

FEATURING: 

Kirsten Kennedy, Executive Producer, 2K Games  |  Wayne Ingram, Co-Owner of Link Creative  |  Jim Murphy, Animator, Writer & Director at Pixar Animation Studios  |  Cesar Cruz, Director of Video Production at Desire to Inspire Studios

What does it take to dedicate your life to keeping the community and its people safe? Let’s ask our panel of heroes!

FEATURING:

Orlando Rodriguez, Chief of Police at Sonoma Police Department  |  Jon Greenslade, Firefighter at Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue  |  Deputy Chris Haas, Tactical Flight Officer, Henry 1, Sonoma County Sherrif’s Office

Set yourself apart in the age of information by exploring the career benefits of continuing education.

FEATURING: Ralph E. Hershberger, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army

Documents: Activity Sheet 

Resources: 1) Occupational Outlook Handbook  2) Learn More, Earn More  3) Education Level and Projected Openings  4) Career Interviews

Design-thinking can help you visualize various career paths and identify specific starting steps to achieve your goals. Get started on developing your career plans! 

FEATURING: Jill Mead, Career Services, Santa Rosa Junior College

Documents: 1. Design Your Future: Four Questions (fillable)  2. Design Your Future: Worksheet (fillable)  3. Mind Map  4. Mind Map (fillable)

What skills do you need to stand out and get hired for the jobs of the 21st century?

FEATURING:

Tracy Jackson, President & CEO of HR E-Z, Inc.

Documents: Hustle to Bustle Handout

Learn the basics of conducting a job search, including applying effectively, work permits, and Q&A.

FEATURING:

Daniel Chaparro, Bilingual Case Manager, Social Advocates for Youth

Documents: SAY Job Search Documents

Brainstorm how to stand out by industry through JamBoard.

FEATURING:

Jose Anaya, Chair of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber’s Young Professionals Network

Explore your Digital Footprint while also talking about a way to leverage social media to make you more appealing to employers and potentially reach a larger audience.

FEATURING:

Brandon Verdu, Global Talent Acquisition Brand Specialist, Skechers

Documents: Core Values Exercise

Learn how you can get started in high school on “resume-building” through social justice and community projects. Discover how to create or join a community project that relates to your passions.

FEATURING:

Rima Makaryan, Executive Director/Founder of the SoCo Monarch Project

Documents: Your Future Starts Now Activity

Using an enneagram personality test, discover your strengths and growth areas. Understand how you can use this knowledge to choose a career that fits you.

FEATURING:

Angela Davis, CalWORKs Program Developer at Santa Rosa Junior College