<div class="ExternalClassF728A6A6E7D44A1B8EC8F05E99730897"><p>July 11 – 15 is the College Changes Everything Conference. Started by the <a href="https://www.isac.org/" target="_blank">Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)</a>, this annual conference is an opportunity for individuals to share how their college or higher education experience has made a lasting and positive impact in their lives. The conference will provide presentations about resources that are available to increase educational access and college completion for students in Illinois. Illinois hopes to increase the number of adults in the state with higher education degrees to 60% by 2025. The College Changes Everything Conference is an important opportunity to help the state reach this number. </p><p>This year's theme is Moving Forward Together. Topics that will be discussed include Supporting Students; Reshaping College Going Student Supports and Services due to the Pandemic; Learning Renewal and More Initiatives to Support Students, and much more.</p><p>If you are interested in this conference and would like to register, read more on the <a href="https://www.collegechangeseverything.org/events/2022-cce-conference-information.html" target="_blank">College Changes Everything</a> website. Illinois workNet will be presenting Illinois workNet Guides to Your Future. Join us as we discuss key guides on Illinois workNet available to assist Illinois citizens meet their training and employment goals. We will cover our Prepare for College Guide, Skills and Interest Survey, Training and Credential Guides, along with our Customer Support Centered/Integrated Workforce Information System.</p><p>Here are some additional resources on Illinois workNet that will help you prepare for this event: </p><p>Skills/Education:<br></p>
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<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=159"></a><a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=159">Why Academic Skills Matter</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=67">What is Adult Education?</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=71">What Are Basic Skills?</a> </li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=72">What is Work Study?</a> </li></ul>
Financial Aid: <br>
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<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=98">Saving for School</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=95">Ways to Pay for School</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=46">What Kind of Financial Aid is Right for You?</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=4">5 Tips When Applying for Financial Aid</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=39">7 Phases of College Financial Aid Award Packaging</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=44">Supporting Yourself While in School</a> </li><li>
<a href="/Pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=36">How to Make Informed Student Loan Decisions</a> </li></ul>
Planning/Tests: <br>
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<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=116">College Planning: Being Prepared</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=76">College Admission Tests: ACT, SAT & GRE</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=204">College & Career Readiness</a> </li><li>
<a href="/pages/article.aspx?articleID=262">Get a Head Start on Your Career with Student Organizations</a> </li></ul><p></p><p>Follow Illinois workNet on social media to stay up to date: </p><p></p><ul><li>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/illinois.worknet">Facebook</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ILworknet/">Twitter</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/illinoisworknet/">LinkedIn</a> </li><li>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/illinoisworknet">YouTube</a> <br></li></ul><p></p></div>
