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Get ready to take on the world!

Our comprehensive two-day workshop is designed to equip you with the essential career readiness and financial literacy knowledge to thrive in both your financial and professional journey.

You can receive $200 for attending a full workshop session (two days)!

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Workshop Sessions

🌑 Lunar Learning

June 14 & 15, 2024

Location: Bullock Hall (BLK) 217

🛸 Mars Mission

July 12 & 13, 2024

Location: Academic Innovation Center (AIC) 221

🚀 Jupiter Journey

August 16 & 17, 2024

Location: Academic Innovation Center (AIC) 224

Workshop Information

Each session spans two days to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience!

Financial Literacy
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

💵 Budgeting: Starship Budgeting Basics

Learn how to create and maintain a budget that aligns with your financial goals. Our activities include interactive budgeting exercises, tips for tracking expenses, and strategies for effective money management.

📈 Saving & Investing: Stellar Saving Strategies

This section covers how you can save money. You will be able to explain what saving is and why saving money for unexpected expenses is important, plan to reach saving goals, and recognize warning signs of possible fraud and scams.

💳 Credit Building: Exploring Credit Constellation

You will learn how to build and maintain a strong credit score, essential for financial health. Topics will include credit reports, improving credit scores, responsible credit card use, and managing debt effectively.

Career Readiness
1 - 5 p.m.

🙋‍♂️ Networking: Navigating the STEM Galaxy

You will learn how to navigate professional networking events and platforms effectively. Our activities include icebreakers, networking simulations, and tips for making meaningful connections in the industry.

📲 LinkedIn: Elevating Your STEM Presence on LinkedIn

You will explore the power of LinkedIn for professional networking and job hunting. We'll include profile optimization, networking strategies on LinkedIn, and leveraging the platform for career opportunities.

Financial Literacy
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

💸 Managing Student & Personal Loans: Cosmic Financial Protections

Understand student loans and repayment options. After this workshop, you'll be able to define types of loans, distinguish between secured and unsecured loans, and list costs associated with borrowing money.

🚗 Insurance: Navigating Insurance Types

We'll discuss and present to you about insurance types such as health, auto, and renter's insurance, emphasizing the importance of insurance coverage and financial protections.

💰 Taxes: Navigating Tax Galaxy

Delve into understanding taxes, deductions, and tax planning strategies. We'll cover tax basics, common tax deductions, and filing taxes as a student or young professional.

Career Readiness
1 - 5 p.m.

🚀 Resume Rocketry: Crafting Stellar STEM Resumes

This segment focuses on crafting impressive resumes tailored to STEM fields. Workshops and exercises will cover resume writing techniques, showcasing skills and achievements, and creating standout CVs.

👩‍💼 Interstellar Etiquette and Attire: Professional Protocols in the STEM Universe

Understanding professional behavior and appropriate dress codes in various STEM settings. Fun activities like a "Fashion Galaxy" showcase or role-playing scenarios will be included to emphasize etiquette and attire tips.

✅ Cosmic Interview Strategies: Mastering STEM Interviews

This section delves into mastering interviews and making a stellar impression. Mock interviews, feedback sessions, and interactive workshops on handling common interview questions will be part of this segment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Register here!

While this event warmly welcomes the public, we kindly request registration exclusively from undergraduate TAMIU students.

Yes! Lunch will be provided for all undergraduate TAMIU students for all sessions.

We recommend casual attire for the workshops. Dress comfortably to make the most out of your learning experience. You may also consider bringing a sweater or light jacket as meeting room temperatures can vary.

  • Your resume! We'll work on an activity that can help you enhance your resume to make it more attractive to potential employers or schools.
  • A notebook or laptop to take notes during the workshops.
  • A water bottle and snacks to stay refreshed throughout the day.
  • If you have any specific materials or documents related to your financial or career goals, feel free to bring those as well!

A full workshop session is two days long. Each day is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a lunch break included.

Each day is divided into morning sessions (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) focused on financial literacy topics and afternoon sessions (1 to 5 p.m.) focused on career readiness topics.

We encourage everyone to arrive promptly at 8 a.m. Sign-in forms will be available to track the time of your arrival. If you're interested in receiving the $200 stipend, please note that attendance and active participation for the entire workshop are required. This ensures that you get the most out of the learning experience and are eligible for any incentives offered!

You qualify for the $200 stipend if you meet the following requirements:

  • Attend a full session (two days)
  • Must be an undergraduate student at TAMIU registered for the Fall 2024 semester
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen/National and/or Permanent Resident
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have a STEM major declared:
    • Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Pre-Engineering, Science with Grades 7-12 Certification, Mathematics with Grades 7-12 Certification, and Management Information Systems

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Award #: P031S200225


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