Planning Your Success Chicago

08/21/2026

Operation Graduate is a small Chicago based organization that provides FREE scholarship opportunities, education resources, academic and financial guidance thru our non-profit college partners to help Chicago-area students take the next step toward their college degree. Degree programs are offered from Associate through Masters level.

Whether you're a recent high school graduate, a working adult looking to finish your education, or prepare for a career change, we're here to help make the process easier.

08/10/2026

We are going live in 10 minutes! Set your reminder, grab your phone and tune in with us tonight!!

🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY!🚨

Join Planning Your Success tonight for an inspiring conversation about helping children and families navigate the transition back to school. There will be Q&A and a backpack giveaway.

Transitions: Preparing for a Successful Back-to-School Season

📅 Tonight August 10th,
🕖 7:00 PM CT
📍 Facebook Live

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or educator, you'll leave with practical tips to help children start the school year with confidence.

Invite a friend, share this post, and we'll see you tonight at 7:00 PM!

08/10/2026

🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY!🚨

Join Planning Your Success tonight for an inspiring conversation about helping children and families navigate the transition back to school. There will be Q&A and a backpack giveaway.

Transitions: Preparing for a Successful Back-to-School Season

📅 Tonight August 10th,
🕖 7:00 PM CT
📍 Facebook Live

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or educator, you'll leave with practical tips to help children start the school year with confidence.

Invite a friend, share this post, and we'll see you tonight at 7:00 PM!

08/06/2026

Parents, give yourself grace.

Transitions aren't always easy—for children or for the adults who care for them.

It's okay if you or your child;
- Feel nervous about how they will navigate this new chapter.
- Feel emotional about them growing up and becoming more independent

What's important is that we prepare together.

Join Planning Your Success as we share strategies to help make the transition back to school smoother for everyone.

📅 Monday, August 10
🕖 7:00 PM CT
📍 Facebook Live

Tag another parent who could use a little encouragement today.

08/05/2026

💬 Parents, let's talk!

What is your biggest challenge when your child goes back to school?

👇 Tell us in the comments.

A. Getting back into a routine
B. Morning schedules
C. Homework
D. Separation anxiety
E. Something else

We'll be discussing these topics and more during our Facebook Live on Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM.

Your answer might help another family! So tag a friend and share the news. See you soon

08/05/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Tip #1

Start adjusting bedtime and wake-up times at least one week before school begins.

A consistent routine helps children:
✔ Feel more rested
✔ Improve their mood
✔ Be ready to learn

Want more practical tips?

Join us for Transitions: Preparing for a Successful Back-to-School Season

📅 Monday, August 10
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Facebook Live

Save the date!

08/05/2026

Share! Share! Share!

Use Pell Grant funds to pay for approved trade programs.

Looking to start a new career or gain the skills employers are seeking?

The Illinois Workforce Pell initiative is expanding opportunities for eligible students to use Federal Pell Grant funding to enroll in approved short-term workforce training programs that lead to in-demand careers.

Earn industry-recognized credentials and prepare for the workforce in a matter of weeks or months-not years.

Need more information?
📌Contact the Financial Aid Office at your local community college or higher education institution.

📌Visit the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Workforce Pell webpage: www.iccb.org/programs-�and-initiatives/workforce pell

Invest in your future!
Build new skills!
Launch a rewarding career!

08/04/2026

🎒 Back-to-School is Almost Here!

Planning Your Success is excited to help families get ready for a successful school year!

Join us for our FREE Facebook Live event:

Transitions: Preparing for a Successful Back-to-School Season

📅 Monday, August 10
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Live on Facebook

✨ We're giving away 20 backpacks filled with extra school goodies! ✨

During this live conversation, we'll discuss:
📚 Preparing children for the new school year
💛 Helping children and families navigate back-to-school transitions
🕒 Building healthy routines
😊 Managing back-to-school emotions and anxiety
🌱 Supporting children through change
🤝 Tips for parents and teachers to help make the transition smoother
⭐ Practical strategies to help children thrive throughout the school year

Tag a parent, grandparent, or teacher who should join us, and don't forget to share this post so more families can benefit from this important conversation.

Together, let's prepare our children for a confident and successful school year!