Virtual Event

Climate change and social inequity often feel so enormous and abstract that it's tough to imagine one's individual role in the problems and in the solutions.  In this workshop, we will:  Cultivate our understanding of climate justice Expand our thinking about just climate solutions and our role in social change Develop our intersectional lens for…

Financial Goals and Budgets Join Smart Sister Finance on May 4, 2022 to learn how to reach your financial goals through budgeting. We will use actual salaries from STEM careers and each participant will build a monthly budget. We will discuss different ways to budget and discuss how to plan for: Renting an apartment vs buying a…

Did you know your credit score is the key to unlocking opportunity? In this class, we will discuss:
· How credit cards, bank accounts and all types of loans work
· Why you should establish credit
· What actions positively and negatively affect your credit score

In this class, we will learn:
Savings goals and the magic of compound interest
Types of investment accounts and how to access them
The differences between stocks, bonds and mutual funds
Books, apps and websites that can help you learn more about smart investing

Calling all high school aged young women in the Chicago, Philadelphia, DC, and Baltimore areas! Join the STEM Leadership Academy for an informational chat with Melanie Griegoliet, the Coordinator of Professional Development and Training at Northern Illinois University! College 101 will focus on overall steps to take each year in high school to best prepare…

Calling all high school aged young women in the Chicago, Philadelphia, DC, and Baltimore areas! Join us in kicking off the Holiday season! We will be making LED holiday cards that can be used for any occasion! This is a fun activity for those who like to get started on their gift-giving early or for…

Calling all high school aged young women in the Chicago, Philadelphia, DC, and Baltimore areas! Join us for a fun virtual event! We will be making interactive Gingerbread Houses to celebrate the holidays! Not only will this be a fun tasty treat, but it will also be a super innovative take on a holiday classic!…

Join us for a Resume building session with NIU's Coordinator of Professional Development and Training, Melanie Griegoliet. This session is useful for any stage you may be in when writing your resume. We will discuss the dos and don'ts as well as some helpful tips to create the perfect resume for you!   Who Should…

Join us for a webinar to learn all about 2c2i's Just Vertical. We will be hosting a virtual call and Q&A with the team! Just Vertical develops highly efficient and beautiful indoor gardens that enable anyone to grow their own fresh, healthy food at home, without the environmental damage of traditional farming. The Toronto-based company…

Join us for a webinar to learn all about paying for school and financial aid! We will be hosting a webinar to learn all about how to navigate financial aid, the value of scholarships, finding, applying, looking for funds and more! We will discuss all the different tools you can utilize when paying for school…

Join us for a hands-on webinar to learn all about ocean energy! Interested in renewable energy? One of the largest areas of potential for large scale renewable energy in the US is off our coasts. The first offshore wind projects are underway off the east coast right now. If you're interested in learning more about…