Free Educational Topics in Chicago

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  Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price!

  Joseph Orsolini, President, College Aid Planners, Inc.

  The program will highlight the three key areas of opportunity to reduce the overall cost of a college education. The presentation will focus on strategies to maximize need-based financial aid eligibility, target the right colleges for merit-based financial aid, and exploit tax-saving opportunities.

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  Why the Student Loan Bubble is Now Your Problem

  Joseph Orsolini, President, College Aid Planners, Inc.

  If you thought the student loan bubble was only a Millennial problem, think again! The trillion dollar student loan bubble is bursting. This eye-opening program details the depth of this country’s student loan crisis, how it is spreading beyond the millennial generation, and why it is becoming your problem as well.

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  Democracy Under Duress

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  Right-wing populism is rising in many western nations, but here in the US it is beginning to actually threaten our democracy. This presentation points out why this is happening uniquely here in the US: Because the country is becoming a true multi-racial democracy, a transformation that no other country is undergoing. And the US constitution actually empowers the minority that wishes to stop this transition. MORE >

  We will discuss why this is happening, and what we need to change in our governmental structures to alleviate this attack on our democracy.

  And we must address these very thorny issues, starting now. Because the US will become a multi-racial democracy - or it won't be a democracy any more.

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  Exploring Careers with a Social Impact

  Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell

  This presentation is for individuals, teams and/or organizations that want to explore careers with a social impact. The presentation is a combination of Matt’s social impact journey and an interactive workshop for participants. Participants will engage in the following: MORE >

  • 1-2 things you hope to get out of today’s presentation
  • Matt’s social impact career journey
  • What are you Passionate about?
  • What are your Strengths?
  • Passions & Strengths – what’s the intersection?
  • How do I explore options & opportunities?
  • Individual/Group questions
  • What actions am I willing to do next?

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  Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls

  Citizens Utility Board (Illinois), Sustainable Communities Liaison , Citizens Utility Board (CUB)

  A presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls.

  During the program, a CUB representative will discuss:
  -The different choices in the TV market
  -Ways to cut your cable costs
  -Streaming services available to consumers
  -How to avoid common robocall scams
  -Call-blocking services and what they mean for your pocket
  -New federal legislation passed helping to reduce robocalls
  MORE >

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  Career Readiness Before College

  Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision

  College planning is not just for college but for career planning as well. Believe it or not, sophomore year of high school is not too early to start. Georgia will show audiences why.

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  Rising Economic Inequality: how much, why it happens, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  Economic inequality has been rising in the US for decades, damaging our economy and society in the process. This presentation will discuss how high it has become, why it happens, how it damages our country, and what we can do about it.

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  Building High Performance Teams

  Bob Miller, Founder and CEO, PFCC Group

  High performance teams don't just happen. They require good leadership and a good operational game plan that includes shared vision, the right people, personal commitment and accountability.

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  Get It, Check It, Know Who Has Seen It

  Chris Heuman, Practice Leader, RISC Management and Consulting, LLC

  The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 or HIPAA is a federal law that sets rules about who can view and receive your Protected Health Information or PHI. This law gives you rights over your health information and when it can be shared. MORE >

  In addition, HIPAA requires your physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers, and your health plan to explain your rights and how your health information can be used or shared. Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information.

  You will learn about historical information, important terminology, sharing health information with family members and friends, and understand your health information privacy as a consumer.

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  The Shifting Balance: Supreme Court Rulings and Their Impact on American Democracy

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  The US Supreme Court is not just ensuring the laws are applied properly, and that they are constitutional, but the court is enacting policies they think are useful for our country - whether they are based on our constitution or not. MORE >

  Presidential Immunity and Accountability: One of the most consequential rulings was the Court's decision on presidential immunity. In a 6-3 judgment, the Court ruled that former President Donald Trump could be tried for actions taken as a candidate, but not for those taken while in office.

  Federal Regulatory Authority: In another significant ruling, the Court limited the regulatory authority of federal agencies. By overturning a precedent that had guided federal regulations for decades, the Court has made it easier for regulations to be challenged in court.

  Gun Control and the Second Amendment: The Supreme Court also made headlines with its decision to send several gun control cases back to lower courts for reconsideration. This move followed a major ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights, allowing for broader interpretations of gun ownership and use.

  Implications for American Democracy: These rulings collectively reflect a shift towards a more conservative interpretation of the law. The impact on American democracy is profound; will undoubtedly shape the future of American democracy for years to come.

  This presentation details the problems that SCOTUS is causing for our nation, and discusses what we can do about it.

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