ISP Future Pathways
2023 Parent Talks
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH
The Parent Talks is a unique and interesting way to support parents in getting better at supporting their children in making informed decisions by offering relevant topics led by specialists that can positively impact parent and student engagement and motivation.
The learning outcome of these talks are to:
- Help parents effectively initiate and carry out meaningful career conversations with their children to support their children’s view of their future endeavors.
- Help parents identify the topics and strategies that will most effectively support their children to make informed decisions about their futures.
Talk 1
When to start the Careers Conversation?
January 2023
Summary:
Through his motto “Children can only choose what they know”, Prof Graus highlights the impact of career readiness in the early years. The goal for this session is to share relevant information with parents that will enable them to get better at starting effective careers conversations with their children by meeting them where they are.
Speaker
Dr Ger Graus OBE
Netherlands
Professor Dr Ger Graus OBE is a renowned figure in the field of education. He was the first Global Director of Education at KidZania, and, prior to that, the founding CEO of the Children’s University. In the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Ger Graus was made an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to children.
Americas: January 16th *English w/Translation to Spanish
3 pm Seattle
5 pm Mexico – San Jose – Bogota – New Orleans
6 pm Lima – Panama – Miami – Toronto
8 pm Santiago
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Asia: January 19th *English w/Translation to Arabic
4 pm Abu Dhabi
5:30 pm Hyderabad
7 pm Hanoi
8 pm Kuala Lumpur
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Europe: January 19th *English w/Translation to Spanish
5 pm London
6 pm Geneva – Milan – Madrid
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Talk 2
How family values impact postsecondary planning
February 2023
Summary:
Personal values influence how a young person’s aspirations and ratings of success and happiness are perceived and approached. A student’s family values impact how they make decisions about their own futures. In this Talk Dr Sanders will guide parents in a reflection of how they are transmitting their beliefs and attitudes about their children’s future, their education and employment and what constitutes success.
Speaker
Dr Karen Sanders
UK
Karen Sanders is the interim Head of the Department and Institute Strategic Lead at St Mary’s University in the United Kingdom. She is professor of Communication and Politics and in the Institute of Business, Law and Society. She is a visiting professor at CEU San Pablo and IESE Business School. She is also a member of CEU International Doctoral School and lectures on MA Public Relations and event organization. Prof Sanders holds a BA Joint Hons and an MA in English, Philosophy, English and Philosophy from Durham University, and her Doctorate of Philosophy in Communications and Media Studies from the University of Navarra.
Americas: February 9th *Spanish w/Translation to English
3 pm Seattle
5 pm Mexico – San Jose – Bogota – New Orleans
6 pm Lima – Panama – Miami – Toronto
8 pm Santiago
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Asia: February 8th *English w/Translation to Arabic
4 pm Abu Dhabi
5:30 pm Hyderabad
7 pm Hanoi
8 pm Kuala Lumpur
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Europe: February 8th *English w/Translation to Spanish
5 pm London
6 pm Geneva – Milan – Madrid
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Talk 3
Navigating your child’s future awareness & wellbeing journey
March 2023
Summary:
Children and teenagers are constantly thinking about their futures. Sometimes, these thoughts can impact their wellbeing and sense of identity. Professor Kristy Mitchell will share important information on ways in which parents can guide and support their children’s mental wellness as they navigate the process of future awareness and careers.
Speaker
Dr Kristy Mitchell
Australia
Kristy is the Wellbeing Project Lead and Project Management in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University in Australia. She has supported individuals, teams and groups to identify and build out strategies to achieve their learning and development goals, professionally and personally. Her approach is multidimensional and takes into account a person’s wellbeing and creative behavioral change processes.She holds a Bachelor of Behavioral Science from Queensland University of Technology, her Masters of Career Development from Edith Cowan University, a Master of Philosophy from Bond University and Masters of Mental Health from the University of Queensland.
Americas: March 6th *English w/Translation to Spanish
3 pm Seattle
5 pm Mexico – San Jose – Bogota – New Orleans
6 pm Lima – Panama – Miami – Toronto
8 pm Santiago
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Asia: March 7th *English w/Translation to Arabic
4 pm Abu Dhabi
5:30 pm Hyderabad
7 pm Hanoi
8 pm Kuala Lumpur
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Europe: March 7th *English w/Translation to Spanish
5 pm London
6 pm Geneva – Milan – Madrid
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar
Rest of the year
April
How parents can help cultivate leadership styles that emerged from lessons learned during COVID
Dr Lauretta Frederking – President of Brescia University College at Western University – Canada
May
Demystifying the Gap Year
Michelle Dittmar – President Gap Canada/USA
June
Empty Nesters Vs Happy Rez Pals
Moustaffa Ezz – Huron College at Western University – Canada
September
Supporting YOUR kids to reach THEIR goals: Ups and Downs
Rick Clarke – Georgia Tech – USA
October
Connecting careers in the Creative Industry with making a living
Doug Wilkenson – Post Production Director the Shape of Water – Canada
November
Opening horizons: Helping your child to look at all the opportunities available
Vern Granger – University of Connecticut USA – NACAC Chair
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