Events Calendar

As champions for Career Literacy, we establish partnerships with high schools, colleges, businesses and community organizations that are committed to providing the best career and college major planning resources for students and parents. As a public service, our presentations give them essential information they need to guide their children's college and career exploration and decision-making. We also hold open houses at our office in Glen Ellyn, and present on career management topics to mid-career adult audiences.

Whether your group numbers 12 or several hundred, give us a call. You be can be instrumental in helping parents learn the components of making great career choices with their children by scheduling a presentation or providing an introduction to a school administrator, guidance counselor, or parents club.

If your busy schedule doesn't allow you to attend a presentation, feel free to call us for a copy of the handouts distributed.

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Photos from “Get Prepared Now: Keys to Success for the College Years”, held at Naperville Central High School. Over 200 people in attendance. Thank you for the great turnout!

Call now if you are interested in a similar program at your school!

October

Thursday | October 1 | 7:00 PM
“Critical Steps to Successful College Major and Career Planning” Program
Aurora Public Library, 555 S. Eola Rd., Suite 2
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Saturday | October 3 |
Homecoming - Information Table at the Alumni Village
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
More information about our partnership with the NIU Alumni Association

Monday | October 5 | 7:00 PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Wednesday | October 7 | 7:00PM
“How to Choose a Motivating College Major”
Glenbard East High School, Lombard

Thursday | October 8 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
University of Illinois - Naperville
Business & Industry Services Conference Center, 1100 E. Warrenville Rd.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Tuesday | October 13 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave. (next to the Elmhurst Public Library)
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+ ; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Wednesday | October 14 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Marmion Academy, Aurora

Thursday | October 15 | 7:00PM
“Critical Steps to Successful College Major and Career Planning” Program
Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Rd.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Monday | October 19 | 7:00PM
“Critical Steps to Successful College Major and Career Planning” Program
Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Thursday | October 22 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Tuesday | October 27 | 7:00PM
Parent Night
Plainfield South High School

Tuesday | October 27 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Thursday | October 29 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St.
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

November

Monday | November 2 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Wednesday | November 4 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Barrington Career Center, 600 Hart Rd., Ste. 275
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Tuesday | November 10 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Thursday | November 12 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors and Career Planning”
Hampton Inn & Suites, 21660 W. Lake Cook Rd., Deer Park
Free; open to area parents and students age 15+; please call 630-469-6270 to reserve your place

Wednesday | November 18 |
College Night (2 presentations)
Glenbard South High School, Glen Ellyn

December

Saturday | December 5 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Presentation and Information Booth
Asian College Fair (Sponsored by McDonald’s)
Canaan Vision Center, 1240 Greenwood, Glenview
Parents and students will gain unique insights about the college admissions process, financial aid and scholarship programs, and more. Panelists and speakers will provide useful tips and advice to students to be admitted to the university of their choice.
For more information visit www.myinspirasian.com

Tuesday | December 8 | 7:00PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors & Career Planning”
Nazareth Academy, La Grange Park (Sponsored by the Parents Club)
For Nazareth students and parents
If attending, RSVP by Dec. 4 to Angela Broucek, Development Director at Nazareth

January

Thursday | January 14 | 7:00PM
“How to Choose a Motivating College Major”
Willowbrook High School, Villa Park

Wednesday | January 20 | 7:15PM
“What You Need to Know About College Majors & Career Planning”
Benet Academy, Lisle
(Sponsored by the Benet Mothers Club for its members)

February

Tuesday | February 2 | 7:00PM
Educational Resource Fair - Information Table
Geneva Middle School South, 1415 Viking Drive
Sponsored by GEARS – Geneva’s Enrichment & Acceleration Resource & Support Group
Parental advocacy group in District 304

Thursday | February 11 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
“Career Resources Networking Night”
Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Alumni Association
Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden Road
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
For NIU students and alumni;
For more information visit www.niu.edu/alumni/careernight10.html

Wednesday | February 17 | Noon
“How Career Planning Can Help You Manage Your College Investment”
Beverly Financial Group, Chicago
Conference call format;
Free; to register, visit www.bevfinancialgroup.com/new/bevfinancialgroup

Saturday | February 20 | 6:00PM
Career Information Table
Kids Golf Foundation, Rich Harvest Farms, Sugar Grove
For students served by the Foundation’s programs

Tuesday | February 23 | 6:00PM
Information Table
College & Financial Aid Information Night
Plainfield South High School

March

Tuesday | March 23 | 7:00PM
Sophomore Parent Night
West Chicago Community High School

Thursday | March 25 | 7:00PM
College Major & Career Planning Presentation
St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Avenue

April

Wednesday | April 7 | 7:00PM
Junior Parents Night – College Majors and Career Planning Presentation
Glenbard North High School, Glendale Heights
For Glenbard North parents and students

Thursday | April 8 | 7:00PM
College Financial & Career Planning Seminar
Joint Program with John Groleau of Lighthouse College Planning in Aurora
Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Branch
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
Free, but RSVP required by Lighthouse:
Call 630 859-2633 or register through their website

Thursday | April 15 | 7:00PM
“Keys to Success for the College Years”
Willowbrook High School, Villa Park
For Willowbrook parents and students

Saturday | April 17 | 9:00AM
Presentations on College Majors & Career Planning
Opening Doors to Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
Lake Forest High School – East Campus

Tuesday | April 27 | 6:30PM
College Major & Career Planning Presentation
Sponsored by The Give Something Back Foundation
Lockport Township High School
For sophomores in the GSBF program and their parents only

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