College & Career Readiness Workshops
Join the Success Center and Career Services for a series of workshops designed to help you explore your strengths, build skills, and stay on track to reach our goals, both in school and as your explore your future career. Participants will engage in hands on activities to explore the session’s topic and learn how to start using the skills learned right away. Participants can earn a digital badge for each sessions completed. Workshops will be offered in-person in Belleville and on MS Teams. Please email Jessica Hale to request a link for MS Teams.
Location: Belleville Success Center Conference Room, Sam Wolf Granite City Campus History Room, and Microsoft Teams
Time: Belleville: Tuesdays 2:00PM & Wednesdays 12:00PM | Granite City: Wednesdays 11:30am
Sponsored by: Success Coaching and Career Services
For more information, contact Jessica Hale.
Self-Leadership| BC: September 1 & 2 | GC: September 9
Self-leadership means taking responsibility for your own path instead of waiting for someone else to tell you what to do. A person with self-leadership knows how to ask the right people for help or resources, then uses what they learn to keep moving forward.
Self Advocacy | BC: September 15 & 16 | GC: September 23
Being successful in college means knowing when to speak up, ask questions, and seek out the support you need. In this workshop, students will explore what self-advocacy looks like in college and how to communicate their needs with confidence. We’ll discuss how to identify the right people and resources to turn to, ask effective questions, and take ownership of the next steps in their success.
How to Be Weird at Work | BC: October 6 & 7 | GC: October 14
You don’t have to be someone else to rock at work. You just have to know when to turn different parts of yourself up or down. Learn how authenticity and professionalism can work together to help you build the career you want.
Building Connections: Show as Your Best Self | BC: October 20 & 21 | GC: October 28
The best connections start with being yourself. Learn how authenticity, integrity, and confidence can help you build relationships that support your success.
Don’t Graduate without These Things | BC: November 4 | GC: Thursday, November 12 (Note the day change this month)
A diploma is fine…but what are the five most important things to leave here with besides your diploma? We’ll tell you what they are, why they’re important for your long-term success, and how to get them.
Finish Strong: Take What You’ve Learned with You | BC: November 17 & 18 | GC: November 25
Take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come & where you want to go next. Learn strategies to prepare for finals, finish strong, & turn what you’ve learned into a plan for what’s ahead.
Create and Connect
Looking for a fun way to get organized, get creative, and get connected with others this semester? Join us at the Success Center for our Create & Connect series! Each week, we’ll offer a different hands-on activity designed to help you build connections, strengthen your success skills, and take time to recharge. Whether you’re getting organized, trying something new, or connecting with other students, Create & Connect is a chance to support your success while having fun along the way.
Location: Belleville Success Center Conference Room, Sam Wolf Granite City Campus Success Center 2
Time: Belleville: Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00pm | Granite City: Coming Soon
Sponsored by: Success Coaching and Career Services
For more information, contact Jessica Hale.
Fall 2026 Schedule:
- August 27 (1:00 PM, this session only) – Planner & Prep Session: Get ahead of your classes by organizing your planner with a Success Coach!
- September 3 – Make New Ties: Building Friendship Bracelets
- September 10 – Make It Yours: Design Your Own Journal
- September 17 – Add Some Color: Rock Painting
- September 24th – Color Chaos: Tie Dye Session
- October 1 – Inspire & Support: Writing Positive Messages
- October 8 – Take a Breath: Guided Meditation
- October 15 – Get In The Swing: Swing Dancing Lessons
- October 22 – Creepy Crawlies: Coloring Session
- October 29 – Create & Unwind: Hands-on Clay Creation:
- November 5 – Author Your World: Creative Writing Session
- November 12 – Enter the Fold: Origami Creations
- November 19 – Cross Stitch & Chill: Learn & Create Cross Stitch
- December 3 – Make Your Own Reset: Essential Oil Creations
The Writers Block
Coming Soon!
The Writer’s Block is the Success Center’s open writing lab for all students who want a dedicated space for writers of all sorts. This is a chance to meet new people, learn writing tips and tricks, and there are always free snacks and conversations. For more information, contact Allie Ouimet.
TEAS Prep Review Sessions
TEAS Review Sessions assist students in preparing for the Test of Essential Academic Skills for Nursing programs. Students who attend will be provided the ATI TEAS Prep Manual until after they complete their exam. All review sessions are available on a walk-in basis during from June 30 – August 15 and December 1- February 15 each year, but appointments are preferred. To reserve your spot, or to request a virtual option, email us at successcenters@swic.edu.
Math Lab Workshops
All workshops take place in the Belleville Success Center Conference Room, LA1313. For more information contact Joseph Thielemann.
Fall 2026 Schedule Coming Soon.
Transform your math fear into math confidence with proven strategies, supportive guidance, and a judgment-free learning environment.