FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 14, 2026) — Santa Barbara City College’s (SBCC) School of Extended Learning will host its annual “The Future Looks Bright” Job Fair on Wednesday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wake Campus, 300 N. Turnpike Road.
The free, public event is designed to connect local job seekers with employers that are hiring now, with dedicated space for on-the-spot interviews and ample opportunities to network.
More than 20 employers in job sectors from healthcare and hospitality to government, education, and nonprofit sectors are expected. Complimentary headshots for job-seeking attendees (to enhance their resumes and professional profiles) will also be offered.
Expected employers in attendance include:
- 1Heart Caregiver Services
- Brass Bear Brewing
- Bright Star Care
- CommUnify
- Cottage Health
- County of Santa Barbara Human Resources Department
- County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department
- Devereux
- Goodwill Mission Services
- Hilton Santa Barbara
- Hotel Californian
- Marborg Industries
- Momentum Work, Inc.
- NurseCore of Santa Barbara
- Peabody Charter School
- Santa Barbara Public Library
- Santa Barbara Trapeze Co
- Santa Barbara City College Human Resources Dept
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Superior Court of California, Santa Barbara County
- UC Santa Barbara
- Valle Verde - HumanGood
Resource partners will also be on site to offer guidance on training, certification and career pathways, including:
• Eckerd Connects (in partnership with the AJCC of Santa Barbara County)
• Goodwill Mission Services
• SBCC SEL Career Skills Institute
• SBCC School of Extended Learning/GED Testing Service
For students who are not able to attend the job fair we still want to support you. SBCC is offering a free session via Zoom post job fair:
Strategic Job Search
Friday, May 15
Format: Zoom
CRN: 52348
8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please note, these are not required to attend the job fair.
What attendees should know:
• Bring multiple copies of your resume and be prepared for brief, on-the-spot interviews.
• Wear professional attire and plan time to visit several employer tables and resource partners.
