our promise
A Springboard to Success
Participants acquire a concrete mix of skills, tools and knowledge to manage their careers as well as their finances with confidence and a greater chance of success.

our style
Practical, Personalized Guidance
School2Life´s customized, interactive workshops provide vital – yet seldom taught – information so young people can immediately jump–start their job search and begin to lead fiscally responsible, fulfilling, independent lives.

Heidi Albert is a lawyer, a financial expert and entrepreneur. For six years she worked in investment banking for Morgan Stanley and in institutional sales at Lehman Brothers, where she was also involved in diversity programs and college recruiting efforts. In 2003, Heidi followed her entrepreneurial dream and co–founded Dr. Bobby Skin Caring for Kids with a dermatologist. As CEO, Heidi has grown the product from idea to established brand that today was sold in more than 80 stores globally. Heidi grew up and worked in New York City, where she learned how to achieve short–term goals and go after long–term dreams.

Susan Newman is a career marketing professional and instructor at Columbia College, Chicago. For the past eight years, Susan has taught the college's popular Marketing Yourself course, showing students how to apply sales tactics and marketing strategies for career happiness and success. The course has prepared hundreds to enter the workforce with confidence and career–enhancing tools. As an instructor, Susan calls upon her 15 years of networking and marketing experience with large and small organizations, including Leo Burnett, Playboy Enterprises, Make–A–Wish Foundation, as well as brands such as Jose Cuervo, Smirnoff and Phillip Morris. Susan is a native Chicagoan who knows firsthand that everyone has the potential to fulfill their dreams.

career management
focuses on

• Overall Communication: How to "sell" yourself and tell your "story " to create opportunity
• Job vs. Career: Identifying your interests, skills, and values and understanding how they intersect and evolve over time
• The Job Search Process: A job in itself
• Resume(s), cover letter and portfolio refinement
• Internships: How to maximize their value
• Informational Interviews: How to break into "hidden" job markets at all stages of a career
• Networks: How to grow, manage and maintain them
• Interviews and Salary Negotiation: Preparing for and practicing
• First Job Success: What to expect and how to shine

life management
focuses on

• Economy: What it means for you
• Compensation 101: What you need to know about salaries and benefits when choosing a job and negotiating
• Smart Spending: Creating a budget for a sustainable, enjoyable lifestyle
• Smart Saving: Surprising tips and techniques
• The Language of Money: Definition of key words to ask smart questions and make informed decisions
• Credit: Responsible, productive use of credit cards and debt
• Rent, Taxes and Banks: Introduction to leases, accountants, and checking and savings accounts
• Organizing It All

"Success in life is increasingly dependent upon an individual´s ability to market his or herself. Susan Newman´s class equips students with the skills required to market themselves appropriately, and balance traditional book smarts with the ability to professionally position their "brand".
Daryl Jones – General Manager Nike East – Nike Inc.

"Thank you for sharing your knowledge on finances with the class. Not many people know or can educate our generation in a way that we can understand, so I really appreciate it."
Jason Burk – Student

"Susan has the uncanny ability to pinpoint key issues most students face today, and create a bridge to get them where they need to go. With her personal style, not only do they learn what they need to know, but they´re better equipped to handle hardships they´ll face in the future, and take pride in their ability to fend for themselves."

"Susan´s awareness of the growing concerns students face today has enabled her to address key issues and has enabled them to break down professional barriers. Her can–do attitude coupled with her compassion for her students will only empower them to do great things."
Jay Wadhwa Manager, Creative Services, WMAQ NBC, Chicago

"I attended Susan´s class my Junior year at Columbia College. Regardless of your career direction Susan´s real world teaching style helped me realize and develop myself as a professional on many levels. By the time I had finished the course I was ready to take on any challenge that post–college threw at me. Interviews, elevator speeches and how to position myself while networking along with many other skills all came second nature to me thanks to Susan´s class."
David Paul Larson – Fashion Photographer NYC

"I learned interviewing techniques that I applied to an interview with Golin Harris International. As a result I was able to move forward with the second part of their interview process and I´m waiting to hear back from them for an internship!!"
Rashauna C. Hull – Student

"Heidi, thank you for your interesting talk today. . . More than interesting it was entertaining and you really had us engaged in what you were saying... really think you connected with them... you did a great service for the class and I hope you do more of these."
Rick Hardyman – Student

"I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful students. They have assisted Jill and I with our events for the past three years and we could not have done it without them. They are incredibly responsible and always professional and are willing to do whatever it takes in the world of Special Events."
Lara Shiffman – Co–Director Chicago – The Patton Group

workshops
Summer Workshops...
900 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

Don't Just Get a Job. Get a Life!
School2Life’s personalized workshops helps college students and recent graduates make a smooth, smart, successful transition from campus life to real life.
 
Monday, July 26th
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Curriculum Includes:

Professional Skills
Interviewing Process:
Know what to expect on an interview

Professional Networking Statement:
Develop and practice communicating who you are, what you have done and what you want to do in order to take advantage of networking in any situation

Managing and Maintaining Your Network:
Identify who is in your network and how to access them and tactfully manage the relationship

Informational Interviewing:
Critical to obtaining information about a job or career, networking and staying top-of-mind
 
Basic Financial Skills
The Economy:
What it means for you

Smart Spending:
Creating a budget for a sustainable, enjoyable lifestyle

Smart Saving:
Surprising tips and techniques

The Language of Money:
Definition of key words to ask smart questions and make informed decisions
 
Reservations Required. Space Limited. Contact Heidi @ Heidi@School2Life.com for details.

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