Female high school seniors and college students are invited to attend an interactive webinar designed to teach the basics that adults wish they learned earlier in life, but were never taught.  “Adulting 101 – Surviving and Thriving” talks about the topics of sex, consent, safety apps, mental health, diversity, allyship, the importance selecting friends who reflect your values, and more.    
 
Speakers are Dr. Susan Scanlon, Board Certified Gynecologist and author of the Gyne’s Guide for College Women; Julie Edwards, Director of Health Promotion at the University of Chicago; and Allison Heard, USF’s Director of Institutional Diversity.  Moderated by Guadalupe Medina, JJC student leader, Joliet Central alumna, and the first Zonta member scholarship recipient. 
 
The event is sponsored by the Zonta Club of the Joliet Area and was designed specifically for female high school seniors and college students in our area through a partnership with Joliet Township High School, University of St. Francis, University of Chicago, and student representation from Joliet Junior College.      
 
The webinar takes place on April 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Register HERE. Attendees have the opportunity to win prizes and giveaways. 
 
Sensitive and mature topics are addressed during the webinar which can trigger emotional reactions.  Participants should log off if they are uncomfortable with a topic.  If the information presented in the webinar triggers an emotional memory and you need support, students can contact their school counselor.  Resources also include Guardian Angel Home Sexual Assault 24-hour Hotline – (815) 730-8984, Domestic Violence 24-hour Hotline – (815) 729-1228, and RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network) 24-hour National Sexual Assault Hotline -- 1-800-656-4673.