Shopping locally is a great way to support your community, and shopping at Black Owned businesses is a great way to support National Black Business Month, in this month, and all the others! Check out these businesses and others in your community to show your support today! Check out the Black Pages of Kankakee County with this link here: https://theblackpages815.wixsite.com/my-site/community
Do you want to work on your budgeting abilities? Try out the 50/30/20 method for an easy breakdown of your monthly expenses! Learn more about this method here: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-the-50-30-20-rule/
Do you enjoy our events and wish you could bring a friend who isn't yet in our program? Here's some good news: as of 9/1/24 we will be accepting new applications, Have them apply at:www.talentsearch.kcc.edu or send them this link now: https://botform.compansol.com/201817883387063
During July, French-American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the relationship France and America have fostered for hundreds of years. Learn more with this link: https://mountainlake.org/cest-ici-july-is-french-american-heritage-month/
This week we'd like to highlight "Hit the Road", a game created by Mycreditunion.gov designed to help you understand several components of Financial literacy in real-life scenarios. Try it out here:https://mycreditunion.gov/financial-resources/hit-road-financial-adventure
To learn more about disability pride and the march use this link now: https://www.disabilityprideparade.org/2024-parade-information.html
Last week we introduced the Money Magic game to help you understand financial literacy. Why don't you try Credit Cash today for some more practice with credit scores? Click here to get started: https://www.creditclash.com/
Do you really know what TRIO Talent Search is and how it can help you? Take a look at our website to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals by clicking this link here: https://talentsearch.kcc.edu/
The first step to participating in this month's awareness movement is to become educated on the symptoms of Mental Illnesses and the resources near you. Use this link to access resources near you today: https://www.kanihelp.org/
Looking for fun ways to learn about financial literacy? Try out the game Money Magic, linked here, to get you started: https://playmoneymagic.com/
Last month, some of our junior high students attended our annual summer STEM Program focused on plant sciences and social-emotional learning! They also got the chance to participate in our trip to the Forge Adventure Park! Here is just a small look at some of the fun they had!
Caring for our environment begins with us. Let's use Plastic Free July as a starting point on our journey to better protecting our Earth. Begin with these steps and learn more by following this link:https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved/what-you-can-do/category/getting-started/
School is starting again soon so let's prepare for it now so that it isn't too overwhelming next month! Use these 6 tips to help you, learn more about them with this link: https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/features/6-helpful-steps-return-academic-mindset-after-vacation
Are you thinking about ways to make money this summer but you aren't old enough to apply to the job openings at local businesses? Check out this article about 12 ways you can make money as a kid this summer! https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/make-money-as-a-kid
Common app application: https://www.commonapp.org/ Local Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.kvpd.com/volunteer
Do you know what happens after you submit your FAFSA form? Learn all about what you should expect after filling out the FAFSA form here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c1gNefSw78
Here are four quick facts about work-study! Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/work-study . Learn more about KCC's opportunities here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kankakeecc/transferjobs
Next month TRIO Talent Search's Summer Road Trip series starts on July 2nd with a tour at Illinois Wesleyan University! Claim your spot today with this link: https://form.jotform.com/241415133864049
🌈 Happy PRIDE Month! 🏳️🌈 Did you know that June is dedicated to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community? Let's take this opportunity to learn and show our support! Here are some ways you can get involved:https://www.glsen.org/resources/student-and-gsa-resources
Thinking about looking more into grants and loans? Here are some quick facts about both and the links for more information! Grants: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants . Loans: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans
