Helping your child plan for post-secondary education
Are you a parent of a high school student or young adult who is considering — or planning for — university education? Choosing a post-secondary program and institution is a big decision and can be very confusing. This webinar will guide parents in helping their teen or young adult child make this important decision by exploring their interests and options and guiding them through the decision-making process. This webinar is offered to UCalgary alumni who are keen to be a part of their child’s educational and career planning, but aren’t sure where to start.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- The steps involved in the educational-planning process.
- How to coach your child in exploring options and making decisions.
- Resources and services available to further guide the process.
Webinar Leaders
Michelle Cook, BA’96
Michelle is a Certified Career Development Professional and has a passion for assisting people with finding solutions that lead to success and happiness in their careers and lives. Her role as a career and education advisor and job-search strategist allows her to help clients with career planning, choosing post-secondary institutions and programs, and creating a strong professional brand through powerful resumes and cover letters, LinkedIn coaching and interview skills support.
Michelle is a Certified Career Development Professional and has a passion for assisting people with finding solutions that lead to success and happiness in their careers and lives. Her role as a career and education advisor and job-search strategist allows her to help clients with career planning, choosing post-secondary institutions and programs, and creating a strong professional brand through powerful resumes and cover letters, LinkedIn coaching and interview skills support.
Carol Wert, Manager, Alumni Career Program, UCalgary Alumni
Carol is a Certified Career Development Professional and a Certified Training and Development Professional. She has worked in the field of career development for more than 15 years, but also has experience in coaching, leadership, team development, facilitation and program development.
Carol is a Certified Career Development Professional and a Certified Training and Development Professional. She has worked in the field of career development for more than 15 years, but also has experience in coaching, leadership, team development, facilitation and program development.