Workshops
High Schoolers, college students, and adults who experienced foster care, join us!
Your Path to a Career in the Solar Industry
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:00-7:30PM
Register here
Are you or someone you know looking for a career with great pay, job security, and the chance to make a difference? Illinois’ booming renewable energy industry has jobs and internships specifically set aside for people who have experienced foster care—and we want to help you access them!
Join us for a free webinar: "Your Path to a Career in the Solar Industry" with Trajectory Energy Partners on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to learn how you can build a future in law, finance, business, engineering, or environmental science—all while helping shape the future of clean energy.
Why attend?
✔️ Hear from professionals in the solar industry about their career journeys
✔️ Learn what education or training can set you up for success
✔️ Discover jobs and internships designed for former foster youth
✔️ Ask questions and get real advice on breaking into this growing field
This is an incredible opportunity to connect with leaders in an industry that is expanding rapidly across Illinois and the U.S. No matter your level of education, there’s a place for you in renewable energy!
Know someone who might be interested? Please share this opportunity!
North Park university
Is your campus prepared to support youth in foster care?
Foster Progress offers a 3-part learning series on supporting foster youth on your campus. You do not need to attend all sessions to benefit from them.
Click on the links to register!
SESSION 1: THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF FOSTER YOUTH
Tuesday, April 15 2:30-4:00pm
SESSION 2: EQUIPPING YOUR CAMPUS TO SERVE FOSTER YOUTH
Tuesday, April 22 2:30-4:00pm
SESSION 3: FINANCIAL AID FOR FOSTER YOUTH IN ILLINOIS
Tuesday, April 29 2:30-4:00pm