Presentation: How to Get a Job with the City or the State

Employment for People with Conviction Histories
Thursday, 8/6/2026
9:30 - 1:00
Koret Auditorium
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Learn what is required to apply for jobs with the City of San Francisco and the State of California, including any special considerations for people with conviction histories.

9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.: Feel confident applying for a City job after learning what the process entails from the City's Diversity Recruitment Team and Conviction History Review Team. Make yourself a strong candidate for a City job, even if you have a conviction history. 

11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Learn more about CalCareers, the State's online application system, from the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) in a workshop titled “How to Get a State Job.” Get answers to your questions about the hiring process.

At 1 p.m., choose between two follow-up sessions.

Option 1:

1 p.m.–2 p.m.: Receive hands-on assistance creating a CalCareers account, so you can get started pursuing State career opportunities. This session will take place in the Library’s 5th Floor Computer Learning Center. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.

Option 2: 

1 p.m.: Walk with us to the Career Center at San Francisco's City Hall to learn more about the City's apprenticeship programs, trainings and job application process. The Career Center is open to drop-ins Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit during these hours for information and support.

 

Connect: City Careers Webpage

Connect: Work for California

Jobs & Careers

Equip job seekers with effective tools and strategies to advance their careers.

Jail and Reentry Services (JARS)

Learn about and increase your awareness of issues related to jail, prison, incarceration and reentry resources. Find out more about our services: sfpl.org/services/jail-and-reentry-services.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

Public Notice and Disclaimer

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