BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Junior Leadership Intensive DESCRIPTION:Junior Leadership Intensive is a one-day leadership and career development experience designed specifically for high school students. Through interactive workshops\, hands-on activities\, and conversations with local business and community leaders\, students will gain practical skills that will help them succeed in school\, college\, internships\, and future careers.Throughout the day\, students will connect with experienced professionals and peers while building confidence\, expanding their network\, and discovering how their unique strengths can make an impact.Whether preparing for college\, seeking internships\, or entering the workforce\, Junior Leadership Intensive provides students with the skills\, confidence\, and connections needed to take the next step in their leadership journey.Parents\, employers\, and mentors are encouraged to invest in the growth of the students they support. By participating in Junior Leadership Intensive\, students gain real-world leadership\, communication\, and career-readiness skills that can help them stand out in the classroom\, the workplace\, and beyond.Who should attend?High school students interested in developing leadership skills\, exploring career opportunities\, and preparing for future academic and professional success.Session BreakdownLeader vs. Manager | Nina Menis\, Executive Director\, KidsMatter\nStudents will explore the differences between leadership and management\, including when to inspire\, when to guide\, and how both skill sets contribute to success in school\, organizations\, and future careers.Leadership Styles Assessment & Discussion | Rena Calabrese\, President & CEO\, Naper Settlement\nThrough a leadership style assessment and guided discussion\, students will identify their natural leadership tendencies and learn how to collaborate effectively with individuals who have different approaches.Financial Literacy for Young Adults | Tanveer Rawoof\, Assistant Branch Manager\, Naperville Bank & Trust\nThis session introduces students to essential financial concepts\, including budgeting\, credit\, taxes\, saving\, and investing\, helping them build a strong foundation for financial independence.Networking Lunch | Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee\nStudents will connect with local young professionals\, ask questions about career paths and leadership experiences\, and practice professional networking in a supportive environment.Building a Professional LinkedIn Profile | Patti Minglin\, CEO\, GoGirl Communication\nStudents will learn how to create or enhance a LinkedIn profile\, develop a professional online presence\, and begin building a network that can support future academic and career goals.Resume Building Workshop \nParticipants will learn resume best practices and begin developing a professional resume that highlights their involvement\, accomplishments\, skills\, and leadership experiences. Additional panelist to be confirmed.No refunds or credits will be issued. Minimum number registration is required for NACC programming to move forward. Attendees will be notified via email if there are any changes to program. We apologize for any inconvenience. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Junior Leadership Intensive is a one-day leadership and career development experience designed specifically for high school students. Through interactive workshops\, hands-on activities\, and conversations with local business and community leaders\, students will gain practical skills that will help them succeed in school\, college\, internships\, and future careers.

Throughout the day\, students will connect with experienced professionals and peers while building confidence\, expanding their network\, and discovering how their unique strengths can make an impact.

Whether preparing for college\, seeking internships\, or entering the workforce\, Junior Leadership Intensive provides students with the skills\, confidence\, and connections needed to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Parents\, employers\, and mentors are encouraged to invest in the growth of the students they support. By participating in Junior Leadership Intensive\, students gain real-world leadership\, communication\, and career-readiness skills that can help them stand out in the classroom\, the workplace\, and beyond.

Who should attend?

High school students interested in developing leadership skills\, exploring career opportunities\, and preparing for future academic and professional success.

Session Breakdown

Leader vs. Manager | Nina Menis\, Executive Director\, KidsMatter
Students will explore the differences between leadership and management\, including when to inspire\, when to guide\, and how both skill sets contribute to success in school\, organizations\, and future careers.

Leadership Styles Assessment &\; Discussion | Rena Calabrese\, President &\; CEO\, Naper Settlement
Through a leadership style assessment and guided discussion\, students will identify their natural leadership tendencies and learn how to collaborate effectively with individuals who have different approaches.

Financial Literacy for Young Adults | Tanveer Rawoof\, Assistant Branch Manager\, Naperville Bank &\; Trust
This session introduces students to essential financial concepts\, including budgeting\, credit\, taxes\, saving\, and investing\, helping them build a strong foundation for financial independence.

Networking Lunch | Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee
Students will connect with local young professionals\, ask questions about career paths and leadership experiences\, and practice professional networking in a supportive environment.

Building a Professional LinkedIn Profile | Patti Minglin\, CEO\, GoGirl Communication
Students will learn how to create or enhance a LinkedIn profile\, develop a professional online presence\, and begin building a network that can support future academic and career goals.

Resume Building Workshop \;
Participants will learn resume best practices and begin developing a professional resume that highlights their involvement\, accomplishments\, skills\, and leadership experiences. Additional panelist to be confirmed.

No refunds or credits will be issued. Minimum number registration is required for NACC programming to move forward. Attendees will be notified via email if there are any changes to program. We apologize for any inconvenience. \;

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