Events Calendar

As champions for Career Literacy, we establish partnerships with high schools, colleges, businesses and community organizations that are committed to providing the best career and college major planning resources for students and parents. As a public service, our presentations give them essential information they need to guide their children's college and career exploration and decision-making. We also hold open houses at our office in Glen Ellyn, and present on career management topics to mid-career adult audiences.

(Where We've Been in the Last Year)

Whether your group numbers 12 or several hundred, give us a call. You be can be instrumental in helping parents learn the components of making great career choices with their children by scheduling a presentation or providing an introduction to a school administrator, guidance counselor, or parents club.

If your busy schedule doesn't allow you to attend a presentation, feel free to call us for a copy of the handouts distributed.

To keep informed of our events -- and receive timely information on career trends and tips for success, sign up for our "Visions" newsletter today!

Photos from “Get Prepared Now: Keys to Success for the College Years”, held at Naperville Central High School. Over 200 people in attendance. Thank you for the great turnout!

Call now if you are interested in a similar program at your school!

February

Thursday | February 2
"The Technical/Vocational Education Pathway to a Great Career"
Career Development System
South Suburban College University & College Center, Oak Forest
For CDS Leadership & Area School Counselors only

Thursday | February 2 | 6:30PM
"PLAN Results: PLANning for College & Career Success"
Yorkville High School
For parents of Yorkville Freshmen & Sophomores

Sunday | February 5
"Start Early-Start Smart: Why Early College Major & Career Planning is Essential for Gifted Students"
Illinois Association for Gifted Children - Annual Convention
Chicago Marriott Downtown
For parents and educators of gifted children attending the convention
For more information, go to the IAGC website

Thursday | February 9
NIU Huskie Career Resources Networking Night
Sponsored by the Northern Illinois University Alumni Association (A Career Vision Partnership)
NIU's Naperville Campus
1120 E. Diehl Road
For NIU alumni

Wednesday | February 15 | 7:00-8:30PM
"The Technical/Vocational Education Pathway to a Great Career"
Elmhurst Public Library
125 S. Prospect
For adults as well as parents and their high school age children; free
To register, call the Library at 630 279-8696 or use the online Event Registration

Thursday | February 16 | 7:00PM
"PLAN Results: PLANning for College & Career Success"
Oswego High School
For parents of Oswego Sophomores

Wednesday | February 22 | 7:00PM
"Start Early-Start Smart: College Major & Career Planning Seminar"
Schaumburg Township District Library (Central Library)
130 South Roselle Road
For parents and their high school age children; free
To register, call the Library at 847 985-4000 or use the online Event Registration

Tuesday | February 28 | 7:30-8:30 PM (NOTE START TIME)
"Start Early-Start Smart College Major & Career Planning Seminar"
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane Street
For parents and their high school and college age children; free
To register, call the Library at 630 469-0879, or use the online Event Registration

March

Tuesday | March 6 | 7:00-8:00PM
"Start Early-Start Smart: College Major and Career Planning Seminar"
Helen M. Plum Library
110 W. Maple, Lombard
For parents and their high school age children; free
To register, call the Library at 630 627-0316 or use the online Event Registration

Wednesday | March 7 | 7:00PM
"Backwards Planning: How to Choose a Motivating College Major"
West Chicago Community High School
For parents and students of WCCHS

Saturday | March 10 | 10:30AM-12:00PM
"Preparing the Path to College - Careers That Will Work for You"
Glenbard District 87 Parent Series
Glenbard South High School, Glen Ellyn

Sunday | March 11 | 2:00PM
"Start Early-Start Smart: College Major and Career Planning Seminar"
Indian Prairie Public Library
401 Plainfield Road, Darien
For parents and their high school age children; free
To register, call the Library at 630 887-8760 ext 264, stop at the Teens & Kids Ask Us desk, or use the online Event Registration

Tuesday | March 13 | 7:00PM
"Start Early-Start Smart: College Major and Career Planning Seminar"
Bartlett Public Library
800 S. Bartlett Road
For parents and their high school age children; free
To register, call the Library at 630 837-2855 or use the online Event Registration

Wednesday | March 14 | 6:30PM
"How to Choose a Motivating College Major" - College Seminar
Glenbard East High School Lombard
For Glenbard East parents

Monday | March 19 | 7:00PM
"Start Early-Start Smart: College Major and Career Planning Seminar"
Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St.
For parents and their high school age children; free
To register, call the Library at 630 257-6541 or use the online Event Registration

Tuesday | March 20 | 7:00PM
"Start Early-Start Smart: College Major and Career Planning Seminar"
Niles Public Library
6960 Oakton St.
For parents and their high school and college age students; free
Register after 3/1 by calling the Library at 847 663-1234 or use the online Event Registration

Saturday | March 31
"What Color Is Your Parachute? Connecting Life Circles for Well-Being"
Information Table at Seminar
Sponsored by the NIU Alumni Association (A Career Vision Partnership)
Northern Illinois University-Naperville Campus
1120 E. Diehl Road

April

Wednesday | April 4 | 7:00PM
Junior Parent Night
Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream

Thursday | April 19 | 6:00PM
"How To Help Your Teen Choose a Motivating College Major"
Willowbrook High School, Villa Park
For Willowbrook parents

Where We've Been In The Last Year:

Benet Academy, Lisle
Lake Forest HS
Glenbard South HS, Glen Ellyn
Glenbard East HS, Lombard
Glenbard North HS, Glendale Heights
Lockport Township HS (The Give Something Back Foundation)
Marmion Academy, Aurora
Nazareth Academy, LaGrange Park
Oswego High School
Oswego East High School
West Chicago Community HS
Plainfield South HS
Waubonsie Valley HS, Aurora

Addison Public Library
Aurora Public Library
Batavia Public Library
Bartlett Public Library
Ela Area Library, Lake Zurich
Elmhurst Public Library
Frankfort Public Library
Geneva Public Library
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, Lombard
Hinsdale Public Library
Homer Twp. Public Library, Homer Glen
Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien
Lemont Public Library
Lisle Public Library
Naperville Public Library-95th Street Branch (Joint program with Lighthouse College Financial Planning/John Groleau)
Naperville Public Library-Nichols (Downtown)
New Lenox Public Library
Niles Public Library
Schaumburg Twp. District Library
St. Charles Public Library
Sugar Grove Public Library
Wheaton Public Library
Winfield Public Library

Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering
Northern Illinois University-Alumni Association
University of Illinois-Naperville Campus
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Center on Education & Work

McDonald's Corporation, Working Mothers' Council Symposium, Oak Brook
Arlington Heights Park District
Asian College Fair, Glenview (Sponsored by McDonald's Corporation)
Barrington Career Center
Beacon Home School Support Group, Elk Grove Village
Beverly Financial Group, Chicago (Conference Call Series)
Buffalo Grove Community / Youth Center
Career Development System, South Suburban College, Oak Forest
Downers Grove Recreation Center
DuPage Workforce Board Youth Council
Fry Family YMCA, Naperville
Geneva Middle School South (Sponsored by GEARS-Geneva's Enrichment and Acceleration Resource & Support Group)
Joliet Education-to-Careers
Kids Golf Foundation, Rich Harvest Farms Golf Club, Sugar Grove
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
The Community House, Hinsdale

Direction. Decisions. Satisfaction.