Lake Land College’s TRIO Destination College program provided time management workshops to middle and high school students in November, reaching 200 participants across 18 local schools. The sessions, led by Outreach Advisors Tara Schaljo and Codi Julius, were designed to help students develop practical skills for managing their time effectively.

The workshops included an interactive challenge where students earned points for completing tasks within a set timeframe. Following the activity, advisors facilitated discussions that encouraged students to reflect on their strategies, roles within the group, and the benefits of teamwork in achieving their objectives.

The time management workshops are part of TRIO Destination College’s broader efforts to prepare students for academic and personal success. The program also offers workshops on financial literacy, leadership development, college and career exploration, and goal setting. Additionally, TRIO advisors provide one-on-one support to high school students, assisting with career exploration, financial aid applications, scholarship opportunities, and college course registration.

TRIO Destination College, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is committed to helping junior high and high school students graduate and successfully transition to college.

Lake Land College serves one of Illinois’ largest community college districts, encompassing 15 counties and 31 public school districts in rural east-central Illinois. For more information about the TRIO program, contact Lori Ohnesorge, Director of TRIO Programs, at (217) 234-5007 or lohnesor@lakelandcollege.edu.