Presentations will be in person and virtual via Zoom.
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. 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. 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.
Monday, March 10, 2025
Don't fight back, Fight forward
9:00-10:45 a.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Carlos Ojeda Jr., Founder of coolSpeak
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Welcome Breakfast & Career Prep session designed to help you see the power of your voice and how to use it.
Focusing your energy on using your voice to be heard and get recognized.
PAPER THIN Communication
11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Carlos Ojeda Jr., Founder of coolSpeak
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
In a world where communication has become as quick as a text and as fragile as paper, students will rediscover the
strength of authentic communication and the impact it can have on their lives.
lunch break
1:00-2:00 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Food provided by TRIO SSS for L&LW attendees
Students will network during lunch with TRIO SSS Students. Participation in a morning or afternoon L&LW session on Monday is required. Please RSVP so we can order the correct amount of food. We
hope you will join us. *Does not count toward TRIO scholarship requirements.
CATAPULTING TO SUCCESS: cHOICES & dECISION mAKING
2:15-3:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Carlos Ojeda Jr., Founder of coolSpeak
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Have goals but aren’t sure how to get started in accomplishing them? This session will provide you with the tools to
plan out your goals and a decision making model to help you make a plan to get started.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
no sessions scheduled
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
investment workshop for future millionaires
9:00-10:45 a.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach
The basics of investments such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, Mutual funds, indexes, exchanges, types of mutual funds, investment strategies, Roth IRAs etc. Win cash prizes in this session!
understanding the b's: banking, budgeting and borrowing
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In person, Main Campus, Alumni Hall South
Presenter: Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
This workshop is designed to teach the aspects of banking that affect all of our lives such as types of accounts, how simple vs. compounding interest works, how the banking system actually works, different types of loans, the importance of becoming a professional spender, check writing secrets and the dangers of borrowing. 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 L&LW Attendees
Students will network during lunch with TRIO SSS Students. Participation in a morning or afternoon L&LW session on Monday is required. so we can order the correct amount of food. We hope you will join us. *Does not count toward TRIO scholarship requirements.
scams, spoofs and catfish
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
Did you know that one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year? Did you also know that every two minutes a teenager will have their identity stolen? It is not always easy to spot a con or scam artist but let's all stay safe and avoid getting scammed out of our $$$ and our identity. We'll explore a variety of topics centered around avoiding fraud such as recognizing spoofing, catfishing, smishing and malware. Learn safe tips and tricks when using CashApp, Apple Pay, Zelle, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Win cash prizes in this session!
Thursday, March 13, 2025
care in your professional relationships
10:00-10:50 a.m.
Meeting ID 885 6578 7704
Passcode 890790
Presenter: Ashley Cullen-Williams, Founder of Honey B Wellz Wellness
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
The relationships you build during your academic and professional journey can support you far into the future. Discuss how to handle these connections with care and positivity. Topics such as consent, boundaries, and clear communication will be covered.
thinking about graduate school?
12:00-12:50 p.m.
Meeting ID 857 6605 4321
Passcode 361516
Presenter: Candice Silveira, PsyD. CSPP-Alliant, San Diego
Audience: TRIO SSS students and NEIU community
Hear from Dr. Silveira about what to consider when deciding on graduate programs, especially in the mental health field. Topics such as pros/cons of private vs public universities for graduate programs, differences in work opportunities with different specialties and choosing between Masters (Social Work, Counseling, MFT, Psych) or Doctorates (PsyD or PhD) will be covered.
i've graduated, now what: considerations for transitions into your career
1:30-2:20 p.m.
Meeting ID 890 2433 9689
Passcode 491028
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.
