"Having clean water is vital to our individual health, our collective agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment" so an awareness month is a requirement! Learn more about this month here: https://nationalwaterqualitymonth.org/
Berkeley not only is a great university to study at it also offers a TRIO SSS program! You may be eligible for their program, learn more here: https://studentsupportservices.berkeley.edu/
Learn how to budget using the 50/30/20 rule here: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-the-50-30-20-rule/
Still in the process of choosing which school you want to go to? Let College Navigator help guide you through choosing the right university for you. Start with this URL: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
August is Black Business month, this provides a chance for society to not only support Black businesses but provide them a platform to grow their enterprises and build wealth. Learn more with this URL: https://www.blackenterprise.com/what-black-businesses-month-means-to-america/
Being a TRIO Talent Search student means you are most likely eligible for TRIO SSS in college, Universities all around the U.S.A offer these programs. Check out the University of Nevada's here: https://www.unr.edu/trio
Starting the FINAID process for the first time can seem scary, don't do it alone! Contact the TS staff or check out this resource tool to get you started!: https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/fsa-handbook/2023-2024/application-and-verification-guide/ch2-filling-out-fafsa
Still in the process of choosing which school you want to go to? Let College Navigator help guide you through choosing the right university for you. Start with this URL: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
TRIO has partnered up with Photostudy to offer you FREE 24/7 online tutoring services! Just contact the TRIO Talent Search team to get your account set up and you ready to study in no time! Email: talentsearch@kcc.edu & Phone number: 815-802-8750 !
August has been recognized as International Peace Month, Learn more about what this means with this link: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2022/08/11/making-tomorrow-better-international-peace-month/
July is National Plastic Free Month, learn about this and what you can do to commit to a plastic free life with these two links: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ and https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/what-others-do/how-cumberland-city-council-gave-a-second-life-to-landfill-waste/
This years summer program has came & past! Here is just a shout out to the staff who made it all happen and the students that came and got the most out of their summer program!
Learn more about becoming an ally to the Persons with disabilities community here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/humandevelopment/become-a-disability-ALLY.html
Beginning around 1990 Disability Pride month has been celebrated during July, Learn more about what this pride month is about and how you can take part by reading this article: https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069
Use your free time & your trash to create feeders for your local birds! Learn more with these two links today!: https://fabpartyplanningmom.com/homemade-birdhouses-for-kids/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0wk-xdoT9o
When referring a friend to join our program just shoot us an email after they turn in the application to receive your reward! Use this application link to apply now: https://botform.compansol.com/201817883387063
Thinking about our last post and wondering what you wanna make? Try out these teen safe recipes that you can get started on now! Here: https://www.marthastewart.com/1505773/13-super-easy-meals-teens-can-make-themselves
Looking for things to do this summer? try out some new recipes to observe national culinary arts month & learn more here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-culinary-arts-month-july/#:~:text=National%20Culinary%20Arts%20Month%20in,their%20kitchens%20to%20our%20tables.
Learn how to make a fun lava lamp! : https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-make-a-homemade-lava-lamp-science-project/
Do not allow your brain to rot this summer! Engage in some fun science experiments, such as creating your own homemade slime! Get the recipe here: https://stemgeneration.org/slime-science-fair-project/#:~:text=Mix%201%2F2%20Cup%20water,are%20happy%20with%20the%20consistency.
