Students at 18 area schools recently had the opportunity to develop leadership skills through a series of workshops hosted by Lake Land College’s TRIO Destination College program.

Led by TRIO Outreach Advisors Tara Schaljo and Codi Julius, the workshops engaged middle and high school students in collaborative activities focused on leadership, teamwork, and time management. After the exercises, students participated in discussions about leadership styles and teamwork dynamics, skills that are crucial for both academic and career success.

The leadership workshops are part of TRIO Destination College’s broader mission to help students prepare for their future. In addition to hosting workshops, TRIO advisors work one-on-one with high school students, assisting them with career exploration, college applications, financial aid forms, scholarship opportunities, and course registration.

Funded through the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO Destination College aims to support junior high and high school students in successfully graduating and enrolling in college.

For more information about the program, contact TRIO Programs Director Lori Ohnesorge at 217-234-5007 or lohnesor@lakelandcollege.edu.