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Career Transition Resources
(April - June 2026) The Department of Human Resources offers the following career resources to support City and County of San Francisco employees impacted by layoffs or employment releases. Services will be offered virtually or in-person at the City Career Center in Room 110 City Hall.
Visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/VY0qeYaqcS to register for sessions.
Benefits Information Sessions and Individual Advising Appointments
Maintaining Health Coverage Information Session
Description
Learn how to maintain health coverage when transitioning out of City employment, including information on COBRA and Covered California.
Register for virtual sessions at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/VY0qeYaqcS.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 14, 2 pm - 3 pm
- May 4, 11 am - 12 pm
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- April 21, 9 am - 10 am
- May 19, 10 am - 11 am
Individual Health Benefit Advising Appointments
Description
Contact the SF Health Service System or drop in during walk-in service hours to ask individual questions about health benefits.
Visit https://sfhss.org/contact-us to learn more.
Date, Time, and Location
By Phone
(628) 652 - 4700
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4:30 pm
In-Person
1145 Market Street, Suite 300
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Retirement Benefits Information Session
Description
Understand how a layoff or employment release affects your retirement benefits.
Register for virtual sessions at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/VY0qeYaqcS.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 16, 10 am - 11 am
- May 4, 9 am - 10 am
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- April 21, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Individual Retirement Advising Appointments
Description
Individual retirement advising appointments for San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) members retiring within three months. Walk-ins and appointments available. Appointments must be scheduled in advance to apply for retirement benefits.
Visit https://mysfers.org/about-sfers/contact-us/ to learn more.
Date, Time, and Location
In-Person
1145 Market Street, 5th Floor
- Monday and Friday: 9 am - 1 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm
Accessing Unemployment Benefits and Resources Information Session
Description
Learn about California’s unemployment benefits process and get help from Employment Development Department (EDD) staff on how to apply for unemployment benefits and resources.
Learn more about unemployment benefits and apply at https://edd.ca.gov/en/unemployment/.
Learn more about additional unemployment resources at https://edd.ca.gov/en/about_edd/additional_resources/.
Date, Time, and Location
In-Person
801 Turk Street
- April 20, 2 pm - 3 pm
- May 4, 11 am - 12 pm
- June 4, 11 am - 12 pm
Workshops to Support Your Next Job Search
Workshops will be offered virtually and in-person at the Career Center in City Hall Room 110. Sign up to participate in these workshops at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/VY0qeYaqcS.
Updating Your Resume & PPAR Documentation
Description
Learn tips for updating your resume, highlighting transferable skills, and documenting accomplishments from your Performance Plan and Appraisal Report (PPAR) to include in your resume.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 20, 2 pm - 3:30 pm
- April 28, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- May 1, 2 pm - 3:30 pm
- June 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Interview Preparation
Description
Learn interview strategies and practice communicating your skills and experience effectively with practice interviews.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 30, 12:30 pm - 2 pm
- May 26, 1:30 pm - 3 pm
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- May 14, 9:30 am - 11 am
Searching for New Job Opportunities
Description
Learn about resources and strategies to support your next job search.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 23, 11 am - 12 pm
- May 19, 11 am - 12 pm
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- May 6, 11 am - 12 pm
Resources for Education and Skill Building
Description
Learn about available training resources and educational programs to help you build new skills.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 28, 12 pm - 1 pm
- May 28, 12 pm - 1 pm
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- April 17, 12 pm - 1 pm
- May 7, 12 pm - 1 pm
Public Safety Career Opportunities
Description
Explore high-demand public safety roles within the City and County of San Francisco and learn how to apply.
Sign up to be contacted for future sessions at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/VY0qeYaqcS
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- Coming soon
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- Coming soon
City Apprenticeship Opportunities Information Session
Description
Learn about upcoming City apprenticeship opportunities.
Date, Time, and Location
Virtual
- April 16, 1 pm - 2 pm
In-Person
City Hall Career Center, Room 110
- April 15, 11 am - 12 pm
Individual Career Advising
Meet one-on-one with a DHR career advisor—virtually or in-person at the Career Center—to receive support with your job search, connect you to resources, learn about educational and training programs, review your resume, and conduct practice interviews with you.
To schedule a career advising appointment, complete sign up at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/VY0qeYaqcS and a DHR career advisor will confirm your appointment. To drop in to speak to a career advisor, visit the Career Center in Room 110 at City Hall, Monday through Friday, from 9 am - 4 pm.
DHR career advisors are here to support you but cannot answer HR questions related to your individual employment situation, including layoff or release information. For those questions, please contact your department’s HR staff.
Additional Resources
If you have questions about any of the information sessions, workshops, or resources included, please contact DHR-CareerCenter@sfgov.org.
Visit the https://www.sf.gov/department-city-career-center for additional resources.