Did you know that we partner with Nucleus and MethodIize Learning to offer free self-paced courses to our students on Financial Literacy skills? Start preparing yourself now by reaching out to us for your username and password. Email us at talentsearch@kcc.edu today!
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
TRIO Talent search Financial literacy resources. Reach out to us for your log-in information!
methodize. Financial Literacy Self-Paced Course  (11 sections) . The Path to Wealth  How to be wealthy 101 To make money, start with employment  Use your income wisely Spend intentionally  Pay yourself first. Pay yourself by saving Make your money work for you through investment  Which investment is best  Use credit and manage debt to build wealth  Understand the taxes you pay
Nucleus Courses. Financial Literacy Self-Paced Course  (21+ sections)  Intro to Financial Literacy  Income & Employment  Saving money Banking  Loans& Debt  Student Loans Credit & Credit Scores Credit Cards Accounting  Budgeting. Income taxes Investing Fundamentals  Intro to economics  How money works Economic Systems All about Capitalism  Government & the Economy  The Business Cycle  The Federal Reserve The Global Economy
Check out our upcoming college readiness events and sign-up now!
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
KCC College Fair September 24th. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check out over 60 different colleges from around the country  Speak to admission counselors and recruitment specialists. Transportation Provided upon request. Reserve your seat by scanning this QR code!  Explore KCC Day. October 14th 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Check out KCC’s Riverfront Campus Learn about the several programs offered at KCC Talk with admissions and financial aid counselors. We encourage you to reserve your spot today! Sign your group up for a tour by scanning this QR code! FAFSA Completion Workshop. October 21st  2:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. Create your FSA ID (must be done 1 week before application is started) Complete the student portion of the application Invite your parent and complete the parental portion of the application  Go over what your Student Aid Index (SAI) entails. Scan this QR code now to get started!  *Complete your FSA ID and FAFSA before September 29 for a $25 Gas or Aldi Gift Card.
Feria Universitaria en KCC24 de septiembre. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Consulte más de 60 universidades diferentes de todo el país.  Hable con consejeros de admisión y especialistas en reclutamiento. ¡Transporte proporcionado a pedido! ¡Reserva tu asiento escaneando este código QR! Día de Exploración en KCC 14 de octubre. 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Echa un vistazo al campo Riverfront de KCC Conozca los diversos programas que se ofrecen en KCC Hable con consejeros de admisiones y ayuda financiera =. ¡Te recomendamos reservar tu espacio hoy! ¡Regístrese para un recorrido escaneando este código QR! Taller para completar el FAFSA 21 de octubre. 2:45 p.m. - 5 p.m . en KHS Crea su identificación FSA (debe hacerlo 1 semana antes de que se inicie la solicitud) Complete la parte estudiantil de la solicitud. Invita a tus padres y completa la parte de la solicitud para padres. Repasa lo que implica tu Índice de Ayuda Estudiantil (SAI). ¡Te animamos a invitar a tus padres o guardián a este evento! ¡Crea su identificación FSA antes de asistir a este evento! ¡Escanee este código QR ahora para comenzar! *Complete su FSA y FAFSA antes del 29 de septiembre para obtener una tarjeta de regalo de $25 para gasolina o Aldi.
Your Mental Health matters so make sure you are taking care of yourself! Here are 5 things you can prioritize: https://dcpsmentalhealth.org/prioritizing-your-mental-health-this-school-year/
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
5 WAYS TO prioritize your mental health this school year. swipe for more
Practice Mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and aware of your thoughts and emotions. It is a tried and tested practice known to help students manage stress and anxiety. Consider setting aside some time daily to practise mindfulness, even if it’s just for a few minutes. There are several mobile apps like Headspace and Insight Timer chat can help you get started with mindfulness. Mindfulness can also be practiced during activities like walking, cooking, and even cleaning. 01
Get Enough Sleep. Sleep is essential for your mental and physical health. As a student, it’s easy to get lost in your academic demands, leaving little or no time for rest. However, getting enough sleep is crucial for you to be able to focus on your studies. Sleep also helps improve mood and regulate stress. Create healthy sleep habits by establishing a sleep routine, avoiding caffeine intake before bed, and sleeping in a quiet, dark, and cool environment. 02
Connect with Others. Feeling isolated can worsen mental health issues. Connecting with others, even if it’s just a simple chat with a friend, can help boost your mood. Joining student clubs and organizations that align with your interests can help you be part of a community. Connecting with people who share similar interests can help you form meaningful relationships, reduce loneliness and improve mental health. 03
Take Breaks . As a student, it’s easy to get caught up in the academic workload, forgetting to take breaks. It’s essential to take a break occasionally and recharge. Taking breaks can help improve academic performance, reduce stress and help you relax. Consider taking a walk, getting some fresh air, or engaging in a hobby during breaks. 04
05 Seek help. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed, don’t be shy about seeking help in your school building. Reach out to your Classroom Teacher, School Counselor, Social Worker, or School Psychologist. Do not hesitate to reach out for help if you feel the need.As you journey through this academic school year, always remember that prioritizing your mental health is essential. Consider practicing mindfulness, getting enough sleep, connecting with others, taking breaks, and seeking professional help when necessary. These tips and tricks can help you improve your mental health, academic performance and quality of life.  Take care of yourself and remember, it’s okay not to be okay.
Teaching your child financial literacy skills is very important. Here are 8 reasons why! Learn more with this link: https://www.mydoh.ca/learn/money-101/money-basics/8-reasons-to-teach-financial-literacy-to-kids-teens/
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
8 Reasons Why Financial Literacy is Important. MYDOH
1. It gives kids accurate information. Not teaching your kids about money now can have repercussions down the line. While teens are taught aspects of financial literacy at school, they may also absorb incorrect information from friends, peers, or other adults in their lives with poor money-management skills.
2. It helps them understand the difference between needs and wants. it can be easy to confuse a need with a want. By teaching kids about money, you’ll help them learn how to balance needs and wants without going into debt.
3.  It teaches kids and teens the value of money. Teaching financial literacy sets the stage for smart money decisions now, which helps lead to better decisions with bigger payouts.
4. It shows teens how money can work for them. By the time they’re in their early teens, kids may be ready to understand the power of investing and making their money grow through compound interest. Advanced financial literacy conversations could revolve around what different investment choices look like, such as lower-risk investments or higher-risk stocks. If they make some smart investments with their part-time earnings, who knows—maybe your kids will retire earlier than you!
5. It allows teens to practise financial independence—with a safety net. Allowing your tween or teen to pay for their own designer jeans or expensive running shoes will actually help empower them to take charge of their finances as they move through life.
6. It helps teens learn how to avoid debt.  Talking about credit is vital in helping tweens and teens understand the importance of money and the consequences of making poor financial decisions. If your teen asks for a credit card, instead of giving an automatic “no,” help them understand that it’s not free money. Stress that a credit card should be paid in full each month because otherwise they will have to pay interest, which can end up costing them much more than the original purchase price—not to mention locking them into a cycle of debt.
7. It teaches teens how to spot a scam. Out in the real world, a savvy consumer attitude is another big part of financial education. Let your kids know it’s okay to ask questions before making a purchase, such as “What is your return policy?” Also encourage tweens and teens to do a little research before purchasing, such as comparing prices and reading online reviews, to help them make informed decisions with their money.
8. Because the future is coming. Kids and teens also need to learn how to be self-sufficient. Having them do regular household chores is one way parents can teach kids how to fend for themselves. Whether you are giving them a pure allowance (a set amount at regular intervals with no conditions), a chore-based allowance, or a hybrid of the two types, financial literacy will give teens the freedom to control their own money and empower them to make better decisions.
Why it’s Important for Parents to share personal money lessons. Effective money management stems from good financial habits, and whether you have good habits or less-than-ideal ones, they are all jumping-off points for teaching kids. So don’t be afraid! As your kids get older, share your personal experiences and the money lessons you learned, for better or for worse. If you’ve had problems sticking to a budget or gotten into credit-card debt, be honest with your teen about your missteps so they can learn from your experience.  Share the good stuff, too—modelling financial successes will show your kids that smart money management helped finance some of the nicer things your family enjoys. And because teaching sound financial skills means being open and honest, let your teen know that you’re keeping an eye on their spending. With Mydoh’s parental control, you can track what your kids are spending, react to their transactions with emojis, and lock or unlock their Smart Cash Card, if you ever need to. Mydoh
KCC's Riverfront campus will be hosting a college fair on September 24th, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. They have invited several colleges from different areas in the U.S and are inviting students in our area to come out!
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
KCC Kankakee Community college. college fair 2024. Several colleges & Universities will be present at this year‘s college fair! Transportation spots, provided by Talent Search, are limited but all are welcome to come!  24 sept. 2024. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. information on: academics and campus life, tuition prices, application requirements, grants and scholarships offered. Sign up to reserve your spot! 815-802-8570. talentsearch@kcc.edu 100 college drive kankakee IL 60901
KCC Kankakee community college. Feria universitaria 2024. ¡Varios colegios y universidades estarán presentes en la feria universitaria de este año! Los lugares de transporte, proporcionados por Talent Search, son limitados, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos! 24 de sept. 2024. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Información sobre: Vida académica y universitaria, Precios de matrícula, requerimientos de aplicacion, Subvenciones y becas ofrecidas. ¡Regístrate ahora para reservar tu plaza!815-802-8570. talentsearch@kcc.edu 100 college drive kankakee IL 60901
Read this article to learn about the history of Trans-Gendered people from centuries ago and even up to the modern day! Use this link to access the article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-historians-are-documenting-lives-of-transgender-people
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
August 2024 National Trans-Gender History Month. “How historians are documenting the lives of transgender people”  - Erin Blakemore National Geographic Read the full article with the link provided!
Christine Jorgensen. Hijra of South Africa. Marsha P. Johnson. Lili Elbe. People Honored in the article!
Check out the scholarship details with the link provided and sign up in the fall when it opens! Link: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Golden Apple Scholars Program. A teacher preparation and tuition assistance program for high school seniors in Illinois and Freshman/Sophomore college students who have the determination and drive to be highly effective teachers in Illinois schools-of-need.
Golden Apple Requirements. General Entrence: U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen or DACAmented student and resident of Illinois Illinois High School Senior, Illinois Partner University Freshman or Sophomore, Illinois Community College Student. Academic Requirements Every application submitted to Golden Apple Scholars receives a holistic review. This means every piece of your application is reviewed and considered in order to make a decision. One single item does not determine your application decision. Completion of degree: Meet ISAC program requirements 2.5 GPA Participation in Golden Apple Scholar Institutes Code of conduct compliance Bachelor's degree from an Illinois Partner University Illinois teaching certification Teach for five years in an Illinois school-of-need within 7 years of graduation. goldenapple.org/scholars
Those of you about to, or have already gotten your driver's license, please remember the rules of the road to ensure your safety and those around you! Brush up on your safety rules with this link here: https://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/rules-of-the-road/#google_vignette
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
August 2024. National Traffic Awareness Month. Review/Learn Today! “Commit to safe driving practices at the start of every trip. Unexpected dangers may come from inside your vehicle, an oncoming or nearby car, an inattentive pedestrian, a meandering animal, a road hazard, changing weather, and more” - Illinois Insurance Association .
Study the Road Rules with us! National Traffic Awareness Month. August 2024. 1. General Road laws in America. 2. Universal Safety Rules. 3. Road Signs & Traffic Signals to look out for. 4. Safety Rules. 5. U.S Traffic Tickets & Violations. 6. Types of Roads. 7. Tolls and Toll Violations. Learn more Specifically about these Rules with the link Provided!
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (PD Soros) supports thirty New Americans— immigrants or the children of immigrants—who are pursuing graduate or professional school in the United States. Put in your application before October 31st! : https://www.pdsoros.org/apply
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. We invite you to apply to this year's Scholarship program. For new americans - immigrants or the children of immigrants. Each Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. https://www.pdsoros.org/apply. 2124058234 PDSoros@pdsoros.org
Last month our high school students got to tour 6 different colleges around Illinois! Here is just a glimpse of the awesome opportunities they had!
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Illinois Wesleyan University. July 2nd, 2024. Illinois Wesleyan Provided an informational presentation on their programs, sports, and student life. They then provided the students with a tour of their campus! Illinois
University of Chicago July 10th, 2024. The University of Chicago provided an informational campus tour providing the students the opportunity to view the different specialization buildings and discussed various scholarships and grants offered for new students!
Columbia College July 10th, 2024. Columbia College provided the students with an informational presentation on the programs and opportunities offered to new students. Tour guides took us through downtown Chicago to view their academic buildings and the campus itself!
Loyola University July 25th, 2024. Loyola University provided an educational presentation on their programs, grants, scholarships and student life. The university then provided a guided tour by a current student with a walk along the Chicago River!
University of Illinois at Chicago. July 25th, 2024. The university presented the students with information on programs, scholarships, student life and even provided a guided tour of the campus!
"As the first day of school rounds the corner, remember to be kind to those you see. whether a friend already or not" Learn more about what you can do to stop bullying by clicking this link: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/teens
4 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
August 2024. Don't be a bully month. "Be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi.
If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, reach out to a parent/teacher/ guidance counselor, or use the link below to learn more about what you can do! I might be getting bullied. Someone is bullying me online or through text messages. I don’t get bullied, but my friend does.  I want to help the anti-bullying initiatives in my school or community. I did something I regret and my friends won’t talk to me anymore Someone I know said something that really offended me and my friends. I want to call them out.  My friends want to give the “silent treatment” to another student because of something they said, and they want me to join in. Stopbullying.gov
Our annual Summer STEM program for our high school students occurred June 24-26. 20 of our participants got the chance to learn about the physics of rollercoasters and even got to see their learnings in action by taking a trip to Six Flags at the end of the week! Here are some photos of our awesome summer program!
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
TRIO Talent Search Summer STEM Camp 2024.
Trash Pick-up. The students competed to see who could collect the most trash vs. Recyclable items from the trails surrounding the Kankakee Community College Campus.
Physics in action. Taught by Victor Gomez, IWU Graduate Student. Roller Coaster Building
Photos of students in lab constructing their roller coasters
6/27/2024 Six Flags
We would like to say thank you for coming! Makenzie, James, Serenity, Jaciyah, Damarius, Mario, Chantrell, Serena, Valyncia, David, Braden, Makira, Mason. From: TRIO Talent Search Staff
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
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
August 2024 National Black Owned Business Month. “Nationally, as of the latest census data release, there were 3.12 million Black-owned businesses in the United States, generating $206 billion in annual revenue and supporting 3.56 million U.S. jobs” - https://dslbd.dc.gov/page/national-black-business-month Celebrate Now! National Black Owned Business Month
Home of the vegan burger bowls smoothies.  Essential Smoothies & Cafe. Essential Smoothies is a place where you'll find fresh pressed juices, smoothies and vegan food! Mon- fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. sUN: 12 P.M. -5 P.M. more info. 270 S Schuyler Ave Bradley, Illinois Essentialsmoothiesweb@gmail.com 815-573-5179 https://www.essentialsmoothies.store/ Essential smoothies
Simply Unique Beauty Bar and Barbering. 1600 N State Route 50, Suite 230, Bourbonnais, IL. 815-278-3647. sadeunique91@gmail.com Find them on Face book at: Simply Unique Beauty Bar and Barbering. Hair Nails Makeup Facial  Teeth Whitening  And More!
The Black Pages. Created by Courtney Wade. For more information: 779-236-7593 585 N. State Route 50 1002 Bourbonnais, IL 60914. theblackpages815@gmail.com. “The Black Pages of Kankakee County is a limited liability company, established in June of 2020 to meet the community's desired need of black-owned business awareness, education, and growth. The Black Pages staff currently provides business referral opportunities, marketing, and education through entrepreneurial and business-basics trainings, workshops for hands-on opportunities, regular evaluation of businesses to determine their needs, and 1:1 services to help your business get to the next level.” - https://theblackpages815.wixsite.com/my-site/about
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/
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
The 50/30/20 method explained. 50- Necessities: Rent/Mortgage payments Utilities Transportation  Groceries  Diapers, formula and other child care expenses Insurance payments Minimum Debt payments. 30 - Wants : Entertainment (movies/streaming services/ concert tickets) Travel Extra technology Shoes, clothes, & home items Take out meals  Personal care like hari cauts and massages. 20 - Savings and Debt : Retirement (IRA or 401(k)) Emergency savings  Debt payments beyond your minimum monthly bill Learn more with the link provided!
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
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
We will be accepting new applications on September first! Limited spots available. TRIO Talent Search. Apply today!
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/
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
French American Heritage Month. Use the link below to learn about the french american culture and history, activities/crafts to embrace the heritage and local organizations to join!
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
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Practice and Learn about financial literacy with this interactive game! Hit the road! National Credit Union Administration! Play now with the link provided! Mycreditunionc.gov
To learn more about disability pride and the march use this link now: https://www.disabilityprideparade.org/2024-parade-information.html
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Disability pride will not be denied, Disability pride month 2024. Join the march on July 21st, 2024. 401 S. Plymouth Court Chicago, IL. 2024 Parade Registration & Sponsorship forms are open! For any questions or wanting to join month meetings email: askus@disabilityprideparade.org
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/
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
Have fun & learn about credit scores! Credit clash battle your way to the perfect credit score! Play. Credit cash ! 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/
5 months ago, TRIO Talent Search
What we offer: College and career support: Assistance in applying to colleges and universities College and university campus visits Career exploration through field trips Job shadowing Learn how to write essays and resumes. financial aid and financial literacy: Assistance with FAFSA completion  Free waivers for ACT and SAT testing Workshops for parents and students Budget management Assistance with scholarship applications. personal development: Mentoring Communication skills Time Management Social Emotional skill development Build self-confidence. Academic support: In-person and online tutoring (available 24/7) Support in completion of high school Assistance with course selection ACT and SAT prep and practice tests Study skills workshops. Apply now. Melany Duax. Assistant director. mduax@kcc.edu 815-802-8565. Irma Tinajero Coordinator itinajero@kcc.edu 815-805-8569. Elizabeth Minard specialist eminard@kcc.edu 815-802-8562. Olivia Melgoza administrative assistant. emelgoza@kcce.edu 815-805-8567. Talent Search is an educational outreach program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
lo que ofrecemos ... apoyo universitario y profesional: Asistencia en la aplicación a colegios y universidades. Visitas a campus universitarios Exploración de carrera a través de excursiones Observación de profesionales Aprende a escribir ensayos y resume. Ayuda Financiera y Educación Financiera: Asistencia para completar la FAFSA Exenciones gratuitas para las pruebas ACT y SAT Talleres para padres y participantes. Administración de presupuesto Asistencia con las solicitudes de becas. Desarrollo Personal: Tutoría Habilidades de comunicación Gestión del tiempo Desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales Desarrolla confianza en ti mismo. Soporte Academico: Tutoría en persona y en línea (disponible 24/7) Apoyo en la culminación de la escuela secundaria Asistencia en la selección de cursos. Pruebas de preparación y práctica ACT y SAT Talleres de técnicas de estudio. aplica ahora. Melany Duax. Asistente Director. mduax@kcc.edu 815-802-8565. Irma Tinajero Coordinadora itinajero@kcc.edu 815-805-8569. Elizabeth Minard especialista eminard@kcc.edu 815-802-8562. Olivia Melgoza asistente administrativa. emelgoza@kcce.edu 815-805-8567.  Talent Search es un programa de extensión educativa financiado por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.