Presentations will be in person and virtual via Zoom.
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Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
The Next Step: Career Readiness Program
9:00-10:45 a.m.
In person, Main Campus, Recital Hall
Presenter: Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
The welcome breakfast and career prep workshop is designed to prepare you for the transition from campus to career. This engaging workshop covers what compensation packages include beyond a paycheck, such as a 401(k), benefits and perks. Also includes interview tips, types of leases, what to be aware of before you sign and much more.
Win cash prizes in this session!
The Feel of money
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Discusses the "why" behind how we handle money and includes the psychology of money behaviors, how money makes us feel, value systems, destructive spending patterns, and attitudes. We unpack the unique characteristics of wealth and why wealth is so important. Win cash prizes in this session!
lunch break
1:00-2:00 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Food provided by TRIO SSS for Leading and Learning Week attendees.
Students will network during lunch with TRIO SSS Students. Attending a morning or afternoon Leading and Learning Week session on Monday is required. Please RSVP so we can order the correct amount of food. We hope you will join us!
Level up your money game
2:15-3:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This program will cover the importance of understanding what compensation is, the reality of taxes, the value of 401(k) plans, using cost of living indexes to find the right job, buying vs. leasing, things you need to know about renting, and more. A realistic spending exercise will let you make life choices and see just how far money actually goes. Win cash prizes in this session!
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
NEIU Closed for election day - no sessions scheduled
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
Free Professional Headshot For Your Online Profiles!
For NEIU TRIO SSS students only.
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Room LIB 412
Marina Samovsky, Marina Photo
NEIU TRIO SSS program: Access, Achieve and Teacher Preparation students can schedule for a time slot to get a professional photo taken to use on LinkedIn, Handshake and other professional online profiles. Dress to impress potential employers or career opportunities with this polished photo. You must arrive on time for your photo session or risk losing it altogether.
*Does not count toward TRIO SSS scholarship requirements.
create a powerful linkedin and how to use it
10:30-11:45 a.m.
In person, Main Campus, Room LIB 310
Presenter: Edie Greenberg, human resources professional and recruiter
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Learn why an active LinkedIn account isn't just "good to have", but a must and how to create your profile to stand out for future career opportunities.
lunch break
Noon-1:00 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Room LIB 412
Food provided by TRIO SSS for Leading and Learning Week attendees.
Anyone that attends a morning or afternoon Leading and Learning Week session on Wednesday is invited to enjoy lunch provided by TRIO SSS. Please RSVP so we can order the correct amount of food. We hope you will join us!
*Does not count toward TRIO scholarship requirements.
navigating mental health and entrepreneurship: A First-Gen Journey
1:30-2:45 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Room LIB 310
Presenter: Dr. Kailyn Bobb, Psy.D, licensed clinical psychologist
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Dr. Bobb will discuss the challenges and triumphs of pursuing degrees in psychology, navigating the mental health field, taking on roles in leadership, advocating for positive change, and launching a business as a first-generation American born to immigrant parents. College students will gain insights into mental health, resilience, and strategies for achieving professional success while staying true to their roots.
networking to get ahead in your career
3:00-4:15 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Room LIB 310
Presenter: Vanessa Beg, recruitment professional
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Networking is uncomfortable but necessary to grow in your career. It is the best way to get your first opportunity even without having past experience. Learn strategies to start building your network specific to your goals.
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
Wisdom and wealth
9:30-10:20 a.m.
Online via Zoom: Meeting ID: 870 6634 1612; Passcode: 866194
Presenter: Monica Teixeira, Catalyst Wealth Group representative
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This workshop can help you apply real-world lessons about managing finances and reaching financial goals. Key topics include managing your money, protecting your most valuable asset, saving the company match, living the life you want, avoiding regrets, and paying it forward.
mental health and holistic success
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom: Meeting ID: 880 6021 3567; Passcode: 652974
Presenter: Lexi Keilly, LCSW, Humboldt Park Counseling
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Learn tools to reexamine what it means to be successful from a licensed social worker. Reimagine a holistic definition of success that includes mental health and your own version of a meaningful life utilizing Acceptance & Commitment Therapy principles.
Transition into graduate school and career
1:30-2:20 p.m.
Online via Zoom: Meeting ID: 824 3959 2709; Passcode: 958531
Presenter: Julii Green, Ph.D, CSPP/Alliant International University
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Transitions into graduate programs or careers can be stressful. Learn from Dr. Green to identify what leads to burnout in the context of graduate school. Insights about helpful care-taking practices will be discussed.
Presentations will be in person and virtual via Zoom.
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Monday, April 8, 2024
Coffee, Hip hop and Mental health (CHHAMH)
9:30-11:30 a.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Christopher LeMark, Coffee, Hip Hop and Mental Health (CHHAMH)
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Christopher LeMark is the founder of Coffee, Hip Hop and Mental Health (CHHAMH) in Chicago. He made the courageous choice to begin therapy and was able to do away with the false narrative that the pain inflicted upon him and the cards he was dealt, were his fault. By connecting with his community, he has created a safe space for anyone who comes into the Coffee Shop. Free giveaways in this session!
Keep a record of mindfulness activity with chhamh
Noon-1:00 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Coffee, Hip Hop and Mental Health (CHHAMH)
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Mindfulness involves paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and sensations in a non-judgmental way. Guided journaling can help bring one's full attention and awareness to the present moment through reflection and creating a record of experience. Free giveaways in this session!
lunch break
1:00-2:00 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Food provided by TRIO SSS for L&LW attendees
Anyone that attends a morning or afternoon L&LW session on Monday is invited to enjoy lunch provided by TRIO SSS. Please RSVP so we can order the correct amount of food. We hope you will join us.
mindset for resilience and stress management training
2:00-3:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Christina Broderick-Royes, Intention Elevation
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Learn the crucial life skills of mindset, resilience, stress management and mindfulness practices.
Mindfulness through the 5 senses activity
3:30-4:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Christina Broderick-Royes, Intention Elevation
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
With emphasis on the importance of self-care, this session offers strategies and tools for effective self-care. Participants will create a personalized self-care plan.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
no sessions scheduled
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
financial resilience welcome breakfast & keynote
9:30-10:50 a.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Dr. Rees, CEO of You-Ish and the Head Confidence Coach
This Money Mindfulness talk fuses research and culture to take students from financial literacy to financial execution. You will develop economic self efficacy by learning behavioral finance and foundations of money. Win cash prizes in this session!
connect your education plan to your purpose and profit workshop
11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Dr. Rees, CEO of You-Ish and the Head Confidence Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Through proactive coaching, Dr. Rees will assist you in understanding the connection between your strengths and your life's mission, vision, and purpose. She focuses on the psychological capital, leadership style, and emotional intelligence you need to lead effectively. Dr. Rees wants others to know they are worthy of investing in themselves to live out their purpose with confidence. Win cash prizes in this session!
lunch break
1:30-2:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Food provided by TRIO SSS for L&LW Attendees
Anyone that attends a morning or afternoon L&LW session on Wednesday is invited to enjoy lunch provided by TRIO SSS. Please RSVP so we can order the correct amount of food. We hope you will join us.
*Does not count toward TRIO scholarship requirements.
entrepreneurship and you workshop
2:30-4:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Presenter: Dr. Rees, CEO of You-Ish and the Head Confidence Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Do you have a vision, idea, or dream, but are unclear on how to bring it to life? Then this program is for you. Win cash prizes in this session!
Thursday, April 11, 2024
etiquette luncheon: For neiu trio sss students only
12:15-3:30 p.m.
Omni Chicago Hotel (transportation provided)
Audience: TRIO SSS students
NEIU TRIO SSS programs: Access, Achieve and Teacher Preparation, will participate. The first twelve students from each program to RSVP and confirm their attendance will join TRIO SSS staff at the Omni Chicago Hotel where we will participate in an Etiquette Luncheon facilitated by the Etiquette School of Chicago. This experience will prepare you for company events, formal functions, and professional situations over a four course prix fixe menu.
Friday, April 12, 2024
healthy limits in your relationships
10:00-11:15 a.m.
Via Zoom
Meeting ID 843 3811 6045
Passcode 518266
Presenter: Julii Green, PHD CSPP-Alliant, San Diego
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
All relationships require thoughtful navigation whether with parents, siblings, children, romantic partners or friends. Join Dr. Green for a dialogue around relationships and problem solving because there are no right or wrong answers.
financial literacy beyond graduation
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Via Zoom
Meeting ID 842 1902 6899
Passcode 259483
Presenter: Ivon Guzman, Economic Awareness Council
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
You finished your degree, got a job, and just got your first full time paycheck. Now what? This session will help you get set up for success with next level banking, savings, and other types of investments.
