Presentations will be in person and virtual via Zoom.
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Monday, November 6, 2023
The Next Step: Career Readiness Program
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 881 5584 4805 Passcode: 831784
Presenter: Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This career prep workshop is designed to better prepare you as you transition from the campus to your career. This engaging workshop introduces utilizing COA indexes for job selections, the "millionaire maker" known as a 401-k, the real value of compensation, interview tips and don'ts, real life spending on a REAL World budget, types of leases you must know before signing the lease, and much more. Cash prizes make this one coaching session that you do not want to miss!
Keeping it Cool in the Classroom
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
In person, LIB 412
Presenter: Aimee Dokko Osborne, Prosper Counseling and Wellness
Designed for future teachers, from classroom management to self-care practices this session will cover strategies for success.
Graduate School 101: Essential Tips to Make Your Choice Easier
12:55-1:45 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 898 1514 6087 Passcode: 925447
Presenter: Dr. Pam Geddes, NEIU Biology Faculty
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
In this session learn about some essential information to help students apply to graduate programs, including how to choose a graduate program, a graduate mentor, and how to get strong letters of recommendations.
Mental Health & Holistic Success
2:20-3:35 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 858 1480 3585 Passcode: 664789
Presenter: Alexis Keilly, Humboldt Park Counseling
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This presentation provides tools for students to inquire into their learned narratives around what it means to be successful, and encourages students to reimagine a holistic definition of success that includes mental health and their own version of a meaningful life, utilizing Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
principles.
Tips from an Employer on Handling Tricky Interview Questions
4:15-5:05 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 891 7235 0658 Passcode: 004695
Presenter: Renee Martinez, State of Illinois
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Sometimes job interviews include unexpected questions that many job seekers are unsure how to handle. Hear from an interviewer about why an employer wants to know your tree type, and strategies to handle this and other tricky and scary interview questions.
Building a Professional Foundation: Navigating the Workplace Journey
5:40-6:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 878 7591 4659 Passcode: 995128
Presenter: Tamara Martin, Director of NEIU Career Development
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This workshop offers a comprehensive guide on professionalism, focusing on two critical aspects: applying for jobs and thriving in the workplace.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Applying for Financial Aid & Scholarships 101
10:30-11:20 a.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 841 2937 5501 Passcode: 499187
Presenter: Maureen Amos, Director of NEIU Financial Aid
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Participants in the session will learn of changes required to implement two congressional acts impacting federal and state student aid. Participants will take a look at the Future Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act to identify next steps in preparation for the new financial aid application. Participants will have a sneak
peek at what the new FAFSA will look like.
Exploring CS Career Options and Preparing for the Job Market
11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
In person, LIB 412, Free light lunch provided
Presenters: Dr. Xiwei Wang & Dr. Graciela Perera, NEIU Computer Science Faculty
Developing students' professional skills for the workforce is a significant challenge, often reliant on internships and co-ops. However, not all students have access to or knowledge of these opportunities. To address this, we offer a presentation with tips on navigating career options, enhancing resume-building, and improving networking skills, particularly tailored to computing and technology careers.
Celebrating Nontraditional Students: Essential skills brought to the classroom, workforce, and beyond
12:55-1:45 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 829 7419 3275 Passcode: 532165
Presenter: Dr. Kimya Barden, Director NEIU Nontraditional Degree Programs
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Nontraditional students comprise nearly 75% of students in U.S. institutions of higher education. The diversity of nontraditional students’ academic and professional experiences is an asset, and informs their leadership, activism, and engagement. Accordingly, this NEIU talk will explore the gifts nontraditional students bring to the classroom, workforce, and beyond.
Living Out Your Purpose With Confidence
2:20-3:35 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 844 2414 9148 Passcode: 507131
Presenter: Ariassa Wilson, You-Ish
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This proactive presentation guides students in crafting a mission, vision, and purpose statement for their lives. That will equip them with confidence as they seek to bridge the gap between their education plan and making a profit. Our focus will be to empower students to develop authentic belief in themselves and their vision for their future. Cash prizes during this session!
Embrace Being First with America Needs You
4:15-4:45 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 841 3861 2811 Passcode: 743744
Presenter: Esmeralda Robledo, America Needs You
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
The presentation will provide attendees with an overview of America Needs You's Fellows and FirstGenU (FGU) programs, which specifically support first-generation college students.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
First Generation Day
1st Generation Graduate School Panel
10:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
In person, LIB 412
Panel
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
A panel of first generation students that attended graduate school or are on their way will talk about their challenges, tips and wisdom for navigating work, life and school as first generation graduate students. A Q&A session will follow.
First Generation Display
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ronald Williams Library
Presenter: NEIU Library Staff
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
The NEIU Library will host a display of works written by, about, and for people who are First Generation.
First Generation Panel Discussion
1:00-2:30 p.m.
In person, Alumni Hall South
Panelists: Doug Lawson, Director of Student Disability Services; Donald Waddell, Instructor, Social Work
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
A group of panelists representing our diverse NEIU community will discuss what it means to be a first generation student, faculty and staff. Discussion of college completion journey, support system and life outside of college.
First Generation Awards Ceremony
3:00-5:00 p.m.
In person, Alumni Hall South
Keynote Speaker: Trustee Michelle Morales, TRIO SSS, TRIO Upward Bound, TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Please join TRIO for our annual award ceremony. Help us to honor exceptional TRIO students and staff members as well as NEIU faculty and staff members who have gone the extra mile to help TRIO students to succeed. Appetizers will be served.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Financial Aid Process
10:50-11:35 a.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 816 7767 5438 Passcode: 289544
Presenter: Lauren Powers, ISACorps Member
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
What types of financial aid are available to students, financial aid applications (e.g. FAFSA, Alternative App), their eligibility requirements and application process
Career Building: Making Your Money Work For You!
12:15-1:05 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 828 5744 6880 Passcode: 790837
Presenter: Ivon Guzman, Economic Awareness Council
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Most adults don’t know how important it is to have good credit. It can mean the difference of getting the car or apartment you want or not! Students will also learn how managing their credit card and any debt it carries can impact their credit score.
Time-Travel With Finance: Looking out for the Future You!
1:40-2:55 p.m.
In person, Room LIB 412
Presenter: Dr. Scott Hegerty, NEIU Economics Faculty
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Economic decisions now have an impact on your income and your life for years to come. Learn how to move money over time, and to invest in making your future self as productive as possible.
Rock Your Resume
3:05-3:55 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 876 4239 9233 Passcode: 697974
Presenter: Charise Wilson, Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This workshop is designed to develop and enhance your resume writing skills. Learn new and innovative ways to create impactful resumes and identify tools and resources to stay informed about cutting-edge trends..
How To Reach: Notes From The Edge
4:15-5:05 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 892 6876 8858 Passcode: 393066
Presenter: Christy Owens, Allies for Health & Wellbeing
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
I would have been diagnosed with ADHD and Complex PTSD as a child, had I been born 10 years later. Before the diagnosis could reach me as an adult, I had learned what not to do, and discovered skills that would not only help me focus and control my intense emotions, but help me to achieve in school and be promoted in the workplace. I will share the practical habits (and even somatic practices) that will help keep you stable and thriving in the face of your obstacles. This is an interactive session.
Demystifying Mental Health and Self-Care
5:40-6:55 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 864 6430 7227 Passcode: 393826
Presenter: Kailyn Bobb, Clarity Clinic
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Social media has spread many ideas on how and what mental health and self-care looks like. However, mental health and self-care is not always long walks and hot baths. It is also setting healthy boundaries, putting in effort in order to benefit in the future, and making tough decisions.
Friday, November 10, 2023
Leadership Mindset & The Image Of Excellence
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 864 7692 5935 Passcode: 873597
Presenter: Will Baggett, Emergent Executives LLC
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
In this workshop, we cover the core tenets of professionalism using the ABC's (Appearance, Behavior, Communication, Digital, Emotional Intelligence). Students may expect a high energy, high impact experience after which they will walk away with more confidence, improved professionalism, and the requisite soft skills necessary for effective leadership in the post-graduate world.
I've Graduated, Now What: Considerations For Transitions Into Your Career
11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 850 1488 7610 Passcode: 954304
Presenter: Julii Green, Ph.D, CSPP-Alliant, San Diego
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Just as students become acclimated with the routine of their educational pursuits they are often faced with the reality of the next phase in their career. This session will highlight the necessary preparation one will need to transition into their career after completing their education. Considerations for self-care and wellbeing will be discussed.
Navigating Decisions and Time-Management: Cost-Benefit Analysis
1:00-1:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 852 5221 0867 Passcode: 434871
Presenter: Candice Silveira, CSPP-San Diego, Private Practice
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Cognitive Behavioral & Values-based skills will be presented to support students with making decisions and exercising their power of choice while balancing their needs in multiple domains of life. Students will be encouraged to ask "is this more energy giving or energy taking".
How I Went from a 2.68 GPA in College to a 3.78 GPA in Graduate School
1:00-1:50 p.m
In person, Room LIB 412
Presenter: Joshua Friedberg, NEIU TRIO SSS Faculty Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This presentation presents TRIO Faculty Coach Josh Friedberg's spectacular journey from college to graduate school and beyond, including lessons learned and strategies for academic and personal success.
Self-compassion & Affirmations (that actually help)
2:00-2:50 p.m.
Online via Zoom Meeting ID: 816 9957 6007 Passcode: 669703
Presenter: Candice Silveira, CSPP-San Diego, Private Practice
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This presentation has the intention of supporting student's mental health, resiliency, and motivation by discussing the importance of realistic expectations (with self-compassion) and how to create strength-based affirmations (based on personal skills, problem solving, and grounding techniques).
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.
