Recordings
Unsure what you want to do after high school? Not comfortable planning and prepping for the future? Just not sure where to get started? We want to help! Elgin Community College's College and Career Readiness Workshops are a low-pressure way for middle-and-high-school-aged students and their guardians to learn more with directed guidance. Check out our events calendar to register for live sessions!
How Do You Learn?
Discover the science of learning! Join us to explore how students' beliefs about learning and reading affect their success and learn strategies to enhance academic preparation.
Financing Your Future
Are you confident in your financing skills? Learn about budgeting, saving, card handling, and more, from financing college to everyday life.
The Start of College Decisions
Do you know where to start or how to focus your college research? This workshop will help you better define your search parameters and share resources for college planning.
Building an Academic Roadmap
Whether you're aiming for college or jumping straight into a career, your high school academic choices can pave your path to success. Embrace this opportunity to shape your future!
Paths After High School
After high school, you can pursue many avenues—more school, some school, even no school—and this workshop will highlight some of those choices and what they entail.
Early College Credit Options
With early college credit options, you can save time and money towards attaining higher education, experience college life, and prepare for a successful transition after high school.
Professional Etiquette
Surprise, etiquette isn't only for the business world! During this workshop, you will learn essential skills and dos and don'ts to help you succeed in school, college, and career.
SAT Prep and Resources
Join us for insightful discussions on the evolution of SAT and PSAT exams, featuring Mike Nick, Senior Director at The College Board, who will share key perspectives in the Big Future program.
Exploring Careers
You have the world at your fingertips—what's next? Join us to explore various career paths, assess your passions, and gain clarity on your future direction.
Career Clusters and Opportunities
What is a career cluster? How many clusters are there? How does one get into their field(s) of interest? Join us in this workshop to receive answers to these questions and more.
Introduction to Financial Aid
Do you know how big the financial aid umbrella really is? Join us and explore the various ways to pay for college and the differences between Federal aid, work-study, scholarships, and grants.
Scholarships
This introduction to the scholarship application process covers the basics of applying, along with tips on how to submit a successful application with guest speaker Jesus Perez.
Transferable Skills: The Skills You Want
Expand your knowledge of abilities and skills that can be applied to various situations in life, from school to work, and are highly sought-after by teachers and employers.
Transitioning to College
This workshop equips students with tools and strategies for a smooth transition to college, covering time management, study habits, resources, and self-advocacy.
Effective Resume Writing
Getting a job means more than just filling out an application. A well-written resume and an understanding of how to present yourself give you a step up.
Successful Interviewing
Are you prepared to present yourself in an interview? Do you know what to share and what to hold back? Learn how to highlight your experiences and showcase the best version of yourself!
Contact
College and Career Readiness
Student Readiness Coordinator
Building K, Room K102
847-214-7359
CollegeTransitions@elgin.edu