Published on January 31, 2025

In January, the Lake Land College TRIO Destination College program conducted engaging leadership workshops for middle school and high school students across 18 local schools.

TRIO Destination College Outreach Advisors Tara Schaljo and Codi Julius led the workshop events, which included collaborative activities to enhance leadership, teamwork and time management. Following these exercises, Schaljo and Julius facilitated insightful discussions on leadership styles and teamwork dynamics, which are integral skills for both college and career pathways.

The leadership workshop is part of TRIO Destination College’s ongoing commitment to equip students with the tools and skills necessary to thrive in their future education and career goals. In addition to workshops, TRIO advisors meet individually with high school students to help them explore career and college pathways, complete financial aid applications, apply for scholarships, navigate college orientation and register for courses.

TRIO Destination College is grant-funded through the U.S. Department of Education and is dedicated to supporting junior high and high school students in successfully graduating from high school and enrolling in the college of their choice. To learn more about TRIO Destination College at Lake Land College, contact Director of TRIO Programs Lori Ohnesorge at 217-234-5007 or lohnesor@lakelandcollege.edu.

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