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🇺🇸 HONORING A FUTURE HERO THIS VETERANS DAY 🇺🇸
Please join us in saluting Lance Powell, the immediate past President of the PLAN4SUCCESS Teen Advisory Board, as he prepares to embark on one of the most courageous journeys a young leader can take — serving our country in the United States Army. 🪖🎖️
A proud graduate of a military high school, Lance has already shown what it means to lead with integrity, purpose, and strength. His upcoming military tour marks a bold and selfless commitment to something greater than himself — and we are beyond proud.
Lance, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and spirit. You are stepping into a role that not only protects our nation, but also inspires every young person who’s ever dreamed of making a difference.
As you take on this new mission, know that your PLAN4SUCCESS family stands with you. We are cheering you on every step of the way. 🇺🇸💪🏽
Leave a word of encouragement for Lance below and help us celebrate one of our brightest, boldest, and bravest.

Post-Event Thank You!!!

The Success Link – Internship Power Talks

We’re still feeling the excitement from The Success Link: Internship Power Talks!

A huge thank you to our College Advisory Board, incredible panelists, and every student who joined us for this powerful session launching PLAN4SUCCESS’s new professional development platform-SUCCESS LINKS.

Our panelists and students poured into one another with lived and learned experiences—sharing how they turned internships at Goldman Sachs, Accenture, ComEd, RB Global, Northwestern, and Meharry Medical College into real career opportunities.

✨ The overall consensus in two words: Informative and Helpful.

Students left with:
✅ An invite to our private Success Links LinkedIn Network
✅ A personalized Internship Tracker
✅ A Mock Interview Resource to strengthen career readiness

➡️ Access to these exclusive tools is available only to active members of the College Cohort.

If you’re a Chicago-area student attending college anywhere in the world, now is the time to join the PLAN4SUCCESS College Cohort and connect to a national network of mentorship, internships, and opportunities.

🔗 Join Today: https://planforsuccess.wufoo.com/forms/mwl9f951x6lmzs/

🎓 ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CONFERENCE 🎓
Join us for an empowering day designed specifically for Black girls in grades 9th-12th!

The NCBW Chicago Metropolitan Chapter is excited to announce our Advocacy Leadership Academy Conference, where young women will learn to lead the charge for change through advocacy, activism, and public policy.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Kennedy King College
U-Building, Great Hall
6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621

This dynamic conference will equip participants with:
✊ Advocacy skills and strategies
✊ Community organizing techniques
✊ Public policy knowledge
✊ Leadership development tools

Our future depends on empowering the next generation of leaders. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

Register today: bit.ly/advocategirls

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE WELCOME! 🆓
Questions should be directed to: [email protected]
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Congrats to Sani Zinnerman, a proud PLAN4SUCCESS participant and 2025 ELS Scholarship recipient!

Sani has been a great volunteer with PLAN4SUCCESS, co-hosting the PLAN4Success ELS Scholarship Ceremony in high school. She is also a member of the college cohort at Howard University. Sani has demonstrated her commitment to service and leadership through her internships in the healthcare, youth grant-making, and education industries. Currently, she is a Resident Assistant at Howard, expanding her leadership skills and sharing them with others. We are cheering for your success as you pursue your studies in Health Science at Howard University! 🎉

Learn more about joining our College, Parent, or Teen Cohorts at PLAN-4Success.org http://plan-4success.org

Support our programs and partnerships that uplift students like Sani by donating here: https://givebutter.com/PLAN-A-THON2025