Monday, Feb. 27

2-4 p.m.  Interview coaching

Free, put what you learned in Interviewing Skills workshop with a mock interview and post-interview analysis, must first attend Interviewing Skills workshop. Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, COC, University Center, Room 250, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. RSVP: call  (661) 799-9675 or go online at www.worksantaclarita.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

8-10 a.m. 2012

Employment law update seminar

Free, SCV Chamber of Commerce, topics presented by keynote speakers Roy Schneider, Esq. and Steven P. Lee, Esq., Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Schneider include meal breaks (the Brinker decision), increased penalties for misclassification of independent contractors, independent contractors safe haven, new employee rights under California Family Rights Act and Pregnancy Disability Leave, commission sales agreements, employee and applicant credit checks, notice-of-pay requirements, gender “expressions,” social media dos and don’ts, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, defending a new employee who is sued by a former employer and much, much more. Breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A., held at chamber office, 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita. RSVP: call (661) 702-6977 or go online at www.scvchamber.org.

9 a.m.- noon

Essential steps for writing a business plan

$35, SBDC’s Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan Parts I and II. Workshop covers all aspects of creating a business plan including critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis and budgeting will be covered in Part I. Attendees may bring a laptop, COC, University Center, Room 222, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Register: email sbdc@canyons.edu or call (661) 362-5900.

1 p.m. How to explore careers with discover

Free, examine your interests, abilities and values based on the information you provide about yourself; research specific occupational career areas and much more, College of the Canyons, Hasley Hall, Room 235, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info.: Career Services at (661) 362-3286.

2-4 p.m. Enterprise zone orientation

Free, learn how the Enterprise Zone may help you find employment close to home. Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, COC, University Center, Room 250, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info.: call (661) 799-9675 or go online at www.worksantaclarita.com.

6 p.m. How to explore careers with discover

Free, examine your interests, abilities, and values based on the information you provide about yourself; research specific occupational career areas and much more, College of the Canyons, Hasley Hall, Room 235, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info.: Career Services at (661) 362-3286.

Friday, March 2

9 a.m.- noon Creating a new business

$30, SBDC, in-depth workshop explores the processes of starting a business from concept to reality, offer tools and ideas to consider, and alternative paths to follow. Business adviser will show how to “think outside the box” and help  create new business ideas or solidify existing ones, COC, University Center, Room 223, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Register: email sbdc@canyons.edu or call (661) 362-5900.