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  • Volunteer with IICF Midwest Division's Nonprofit Partner, By the Hand Club for Kids!

    BTH and NXT Teams invite you to join us at Casual to Career, where our volunteers will help our students gain experience in networking, resume building, and interviewing for future opportunities.

    2026 Casual to Career Overview
    Overview:
    Event: Casual To Career 
    Date: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
    Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    Location: By The Hand - Cabrini Green, 410 W Oak St., Chicago, IL, 60610
    Students: 9-12th graders from NXT By The Hand Club
    Schedule:
    5:30-6:00 PM Volunteer Sign-In
    6:00-6:15 PM Student Registration
    6:15-6:30 PM General Session
    6:30-7:25 PM Three Group Rotations
    7:30-8:00 PM Dinner
    8:00-8:25 PM Wrap up/Acknowledgements
    Objectives:
    • That students experience the job application, interview and networking processes and gain real-time constructive feedback.
    • That students gain confidence as they prepare for careers in their field of choice.
    Make sure you let us know you're coming with IICF through our registration form here!
    After that, complete the registration process by filling out this form from By the Hand:
    Thank you so much for volunteering with us! Look forward to seeing you soon!

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The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is a unique nonprofit that unites the collective strengths of the insurance industry to help communities and enrich lives through grants, volunteer service and leadership. Established in 1994, IICF has served as the philanthropic voice and foundation of the insurance industry for more than thirty years, contributing $53 million in community grants along with over 370,000 volunteer hours by more than 130,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations, for maximum community impact.

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