All seventh through twelfth-grade students in Yolo County are invited to attend “Adulting 101: Life Skills for Teens” hosted by the Woodland Public Library and Yolo County Office of Education. This free event will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 9 AM – 3 PM at the Woodland Community & Senior Center. Attendees can choose up to four workshops to learn about life skills not typically taught in school, including how to use tools, perform basic car maintenance, and ace an interview.

Adulting 101 will begin with a welcome from the Woodland Public Library Teen Advisory Board President Jimena Campa and Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard. Maria Jimenez Olmedo, the owner of Casa del Pan and a Trustee in the Yolo County Board of Education, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Samuel Hobart, an eighth-grade homeschool student, said “I can’t wait to learn all the fun stuff there will be at Adulting 101!” 

Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Lunch is sponsored by the Yolo County Office of Education and catered by Woodland Community College’s Culinary Arts Catering program. 

You can register online at cityofwoodland.gov/adulting101. Students that attend the entire event will earn six hours of community service. For additional questions or information, contact the Woodland Public Library at (530) 661-5980.

The following non-profit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and businesses will host workshops:

Turning Passion for the Planet into a Career—City of Woodland Environmental Services

We will discuss finding jobs in the broad environmental field, pulling from our team's knowledge and experience. Students can learn about local opportunities to get started, whether looking to explore higher education or entering the work force. Presenters will encourage open conversations about advice and lessons learned. 

Your Financial Journey: Plan, Save, Invest, and Protect—Travis Credit Union 

This workshop helps youth understand key money skills: setting financial goals, budgeting wisely, saving regularly, starting to invest, and building strong credit. Through hands-on activities and real-life examples, participants learn how to take control of their financial future. All students present will have a chance to win a gift card!

Ready, Set, Breathe! Youth Disaster and Air Safety Workshop—Catholic Charities Yolo Solano 

Join us for an interactive workshop where youth learn how to stay safe during disasters and protect the air they breathe. Through hands-on activities and games, participants will discover practical tips for emergency preparedness, understand the importance of clean air, and gain the skills to keep themselves and their community safe.

LGBTQ+101—CommuniCare+OLE-Elevate Queer Yolo

Our workshop will teach participants the basics of gender identity, sexuality, pronouns, and other queer essentials!

Making Decisions: Figuring Stuff Out—City of Woodland Mayor, Tom Stallard  

Learn from Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard about making tough choices and being a leader. Mr. Stallard will share lessons from his extensive public service and private business expertise.

How Credit Affects your Life, How to Achieve Your Financial Goals, Financial Trivia—Schools First Credit Union

This hands-on workshop will help participants understand credit scores and how financial decisions impact their lives. Explore the difference between banks and credit unions, set financial goals, and learn how budgeting helps achieve them. Interactive and competitive, this session will also reinforce key financial literacy concepts in a fun way.

What a Tool!—Woodland Public Library

Learn what you need in a toolbox and how to use them!

Mexican Tin Art—Woodland Public Library

Self Defense Class—Vitality Martial Arts 

In this interactive session, teens will learn practical self-defense and situational awareness skills to help them stay safe and confident in everyday life. Participants will explore how to:

• Recognize and avoid risky situations
• Use their surroundings for protection
• Apply simple, effective techniques to escape or defend when necessary
• Build confidence through awareness, movement, and mindset

The focus is on empowerment, preparedness, and developing the calm awareness that helps teens make smart choices in real-world situations.

Caught in the Cycle: How Conflict Escalates and How to Stop It—Yolo Conflict Resolution Center

This workshop breaks down how emotions, assumptions, and reactions can intensify conflict. Students will learn tools to build awareness of their own patterns and practice techniques to de-escalate and repair relationships.

College Readiness 101—Woodland Community College 

This workshop will cover essential study skills and readiness for future college students based on expertise from the Woodland Community College Student Success Center. Presenters will also discuss independent learning and critical thinking skills that will be important in higher education. Not sure if you are going to college? You can still come to the workshop and hear why some folks choose to go to college and help decide which path is best for you.

Mental Health for Youth—NAMI Yolo County

Vision to Reality: Identifying Goals and the Steps to Achieve Them—Queens Empowering Queens

Participants will learn the fundamentals of SMART goals: what they are, why they matter, and how they can provide direction and clarity. Together, students will complete a SMART goal worksheet to identify a personal goal, followed by a group discussion on the first steps needed to begin working toward that goal. This session is designed to help participants gain confidence, clarity, and a practical starting point for achieving their aspirations.

Buttercream Flower Cupcakes—Zest West Bakery

Learn several techniques for making buttercream flowers for cupcakes and cakes. Attendees will have the opportunity to use multiple piping tips and tools to practice these techniques as well as the opportunity to create their own designs.

Resumes, Applications, and Interviews, Oh My!—City of Woodland Human Resources

Trying to land your first job? Get practical advice for completing a job application, resume building and tips for job interviews from the experts at Woodland Human Resources. 

Studying 101: Methods. Time Management, and Myths—Katie Metelitz

Have you ever pulled an all-nighter? Does Pomodoro sound more like a pasta dish than a way to manage your time? Knowing how to study and what to study is a necessary skill for academic success, but it doesn't always come naturally. Learn how to improve these skills as well as ways to organize yourself with efficient, science-backed methods.

Things to Know as a Nursing Student: Challenges and Rewards of Working in Healthcare—Sarah Wisniewski Coaching

This workshop will discuss:

• Stress levels to expect as a nurse and nursing student 
• How to cope with the emotional toll of nursing school, from exams to caring for sick people
• Taking care of yourself while learning to take care of others
• Q&A session: What are you most curious and concerned about for nursing school? Are you worried someone will throw up on you? Do you wonder what area of nursing to go into? Bring questions you haven’t asked anyone out loud and put them in the anonymous Q&A box.

How to Maintain Your Car—Dave Cubberly

The session will include an overview of basic items associated with minor car care. All topics introduced will enable participants to experience a hands-on introduction to:

• Using a tire pressure gauge
• Inflating tires
• Checking engine oil
• Identifying tire size and tread wear
• Reference material (owner's manual)
• Replacing wiper blades
• Jacking up a car
• Removing a wheel and putting on a spare

Knowing Your Rights—Yolo County District Attorney

Learn about teen rights and receive an overview of the juvenile justice system.