Do you know what it takes to stay on top of your game in high school? Learn about the importance of your GPA, SAT score, and your extra-curricular activities.

Presenter: Noemi Roman, M.A.

Outreach Coordinator

Title V: Caminos Al Éxito Grant

Northeastern Illinois University

The session will go over the differences between two and four-year institutions. As well as show the distinction in tuition between a private and a public college/university. Participants will also learn how to review award letters.

Presenter(s): Noemi Roman, M.A.

Theodora Koumoutsakis, M.A.

Rene Lopez-Cabrera, M.A

Outreach & Retention Coordinators

Title V: Caminos Al Éxito

Northeastern Illinois University

This presentation will give an overview about the different types of financial aid available, like scholarships, to help students pay for college!

Presenter: Eunice Heredia

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Wilbur Wright College

This session will focus on the soft skill of email communication, as well as helping students learn how to identify and express their soft skills in professional settings.

Presenter: Hester Buell

High School Career Advisor

Youth Job Center

This session will focus on learning tips, tricks, and ways to succeed in writing a resume.

Presenter: Lynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed

Assistant Director of Career Development

Northeastern Illinois University

The UIC Urban Health Club (UHC) is a school-year virtual health career exposure & college readiness program for high school students. Join UHC to participate in fun and interactive workshops taught by UIC pre-health college students and medical students! Choose from UHC Zoom sessions on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday midday. All high school grades are welcome!

Presenters:

Natalia Suarez - Program Manager

Jennifer Plascencia - Program Co-Manager

Chibuzo Nwawueze - Program Coordinator

Vanessa Marquina - Program Coordinator

Daniel Carrion - Program Coordinator

Jacqueline Quintana - Program Coordinator

Terrice Randolph - Program Coordinator