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Embark on a Magical Journey to Success!

Join us for a session of our two-day workshops, where you'll uncover the secrets of career confidence and financial wisdom. With a little bit of guidance (and maybe a sprinkle of magic), you'll be ready to take on the world!

And as a special enchantment, those who complete the full two-day adventure will receive a $200 treasure for your journey! ✨💰

Register here!

Workshop Sessions

SESSION I

June 13 & 14, 2025

Location: Pending

SESSION II

July 11 & 12, 2025

Location: Pending

SESSION III

August 8 & 9, 2025

Location: Pending

Workshop Information

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

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

💵 Budgeting: Craft a Budget

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: 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

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: Building Professional Connections

Learn how to navigate networking events and professional platforms with confidence. Our activities include icebreakers, networking simulations, and practical tips for making meaningful connections in your industry.

📲 LinkedIn: Strengthening Your Professional Presence

Discover how to use LinkedIn effectively for networking and job searching. You'll learn how to optimize your profile, develop networking strategies, and leverage the platform to find new career opportunities.

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

💸 Managing Student & Personal Loans: 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 Strategies

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.

🚀 Resumes: 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.

👩‍💼 Etiquette and Attire: Professional Protocols in STEM

Understanding professional behavior and appropriate dress codes in various STEM settings. Engaging activities, such as a style showcase or role-playing scenarios, will highlight key etiquette and attire tips in a fun and interactive way.

✅ 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 2025 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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Funded by the U.S. Department of Education

Award #: P031S200225


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