Engaging Parents to Support Nontraditional Careers: Strategies and Insights
Join us for an open forum designed for educators, counselors, and stakeholders focused on engaging parents to support their children in pursuing nontraditional careers. Led by experts Jeanette Thomas from the Iowa Department of Education and Freda Walker from NAPE, this webinar will share successful strategies and outreach efforts. Explore barriers to parental involvement and learn about equity and diversity resources. Participate in discussions, polls, and Q&A sessions as we work together to empower families and promote diverse career pathways for students.
Engaging Parents to Support Nontraditional Careers: Strategies and Insights
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Engage Parents to Support Nontraditional Careers--An Open Forum for Sharing Local Outreach Strategies Jeanette Thomas Consultant, Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Adult, Career, and Community College Education, Division of Community Colleges Freda Walker Consultant NAPE
Sponsorship and Funding The Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota State Colleges & Universities NAPE and the NSF http://www.napequity.org/
Poll • How did you hear about this webinar? • Email from the STEM Equity Pipeline email list • Email from another listserv (Chat) • Email forwarded from a colleague • Presentation at a conference (Chat) • Announcement in the Pipeline Press • Announcement in another newsletter (Chat) • STEM Equity Pipeline website • Another website (Chat) • Search engine result
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Poll • Who is participating in today’s webinar? • School/College Administrator • Teacher/Faculty Member • Counselor/Student Services Staff • State Agency Staff • NAPE Organization Staff • Other (Chat)
Poll • Is there anyone else watching this webinar with you? • No I am watching by myself • Yes, one other person • Yes 2 other persons • Yes, 3 other persons • Yes, 4 other persons • Yes, 5 other persons • Yes, more than 5 persons (Please state the number in the Chat box)
Poll • Do you plan to share a strategy or idea to engage parents to support nontraditional careers? • YES • MAYBE • NO, I am just here to listen and learn
Discussion Topics • Information materials • Nontraditional career facts and stats • Parental influence on career planning • Barriers to parental involvement • Equity/diversity activities, resources, websites
Key Points to Share • History/program overview • Implemented strategies & activities • Successes and challenges • Evaluation/feedback • Equity/diversity activities, resources, websites
Participant • MameLinford • Project Manager, School to Careers Program • Chester County Intermediate Unit • Downingtown, PA
Participant • Anita M. Brown-Lee • Community Liaison, Office of Career & Technology Education • Howard County Public School System • Ellicott City, MD
Let’s Share • Raise your hand • Chat • Ask questions
Thank you Jeanette Thanks to the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota State Colleges & Universities NAPE and the NSF
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