SSS Kickoff Event- Wednesday Sept. 4th / 4:30 - 6:30pm / New Student Center Flex Room
Join SSS students and staff as we gather for our annual kickoff event! All SSS students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Party starts at 4:30pm! We'll have food, prizes, and updates on the upcoming school year, including our events for the 2024-2025 year.
Event is free! Please join us!
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Experience Fair - Wednesday Sept. 11th / 10:00am - 1:00pm / Student Union
The annual Experience Fair is designed for all student grade levels, majors, minors and concentrations. The goal of this event is to connect students with part time opportunities to experience the campus (student employment). the community (part time jobs and volunteering) and the world (education abroad). There will be over 20 tables and this event does count as a DIG Lab. There will also be prizes and giveaways!
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Price is Right - Wednesday, Sept. 25th / 6:30pm - 8:00pm / BWC 249
You're the next contestant on the Price is Right! Learn how to manage your food budget, how to read your paycheck, and understand your loans, all while playing a game and having fun! Guess the closest price without going over and win a prize!
Register on Saints Life: https://saintslife.css.edu/trio/rsvp_boot?id=2137127
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Grad School Info Session - PT/OT/PA/Exercise Phys. - TBD
Interested in attending graduate school for OT, PT, PA or Exercise Physiology? Attend the info session with Courtney Eickman, Enrollment Manager. This event is for TRIO SSS students only, allowing you to have 1:1 time with Courtney and get your questions answered!
Come join TRIO SSS and TRIO McNair for a session on undergraduate research. Learn about what undergraduate research entails, find out if you should do it, and hear from faculty panelists who have first-hand knowledge on undergraduate research!
Mix and Mingle Event / Jan. 28
Come learn how to negotiate your salary and talk about your worth to employers! We welcome our own Professor Dawn Johnson to talk about all the things you want to do when accepting a job.
UWS Career/Internship Fair - Thursday, Feb. 27 / 12:00pm - 3:30pm/ University of Wisconsin - Superior Yellowjacket Union
National TRIO Day - Saturday, Feb. 22nd
Know Your Worth Workshop
Wednesday, March 26 / 6:30-7:30pm / Tower 3121
Are you ready to take control of your future and understand your value in the job market? Join us for the "Know Your Worth" event, designed specifically for college students like you who are preparing to enter the workforce, and secure an internship or a job doing undergraduate research. Whether you’re about to land your first internship or considering full-time job offers, this session will give you the tools to navigate salary negotiations and evaluate your job opportunities confidently.
Here’s what you can expect:
Landing the Interview: Get insider tips on resumes and cover letters, all while learning how to understand and share your value!
Salary Negotiation Tips: Learn how to negotiate a fair salary and benefits package based on your skills and qualifications, even if you’re just starting out.
Handling Multiple Offers: If you’re lucky enough to have multiple job offers, we’ll teach you how to weigh them and make the best decision for your future.
Evaluating Job Offers: Get the inside scoop on what to look for beyond salary, such as company culture, benefits, and growth potential, so you can make informed choices.
Don’t miss out on this chance to learn how to ensure your next opportunity aligns with your goals and worth. Sign up today and prepare to step into your future with confidence!
The premier networking and hiring experience for professionals of color in the Twin Cities!
AAUW National Conference for College Women Student Leaders - Washington, D.C. TBD
The mission of AAUW’s National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) is to foster a moment that ignites a powerful movement. Year after year, our conference brings together hundreds of college women from across the nation for an immersive multi-day experience of leadership training, inspiration, and networking. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and equitable space where attendees can enter as passionate leaders and depart with the skills, confidence, and perspective necessary to pursue their goals and drive meaningful change.
