Franklin Special Ed Parent Advisory Council
Career Planning: Make Better Decisions, Create a Life
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Presented by Robin Roman Wright, M.A.,
Career and AD/HD Coach, Youth Leadership Seminars
Coach Hallowell Center, Sudbury, MA
Private practice, Andover, MA..
Representing Peer Mentoring in Greater Boston
Member International Coach Federation
The speaker will discuss transition planning and career choice and college choice options. The speaker will also highlight trends in the current job market and share research conducted by Carol Christen, co-author, “What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens”. Practical issues will be discussed such as the average 4 year college graduation rates and college loan pitfalls. The speaker will also discuss how Career Coaching can assist teens and young adults to:
1. Discover their talents and skills
2. Identify where, within the world of work, they can find fulfillment and joy
3. Consider the educational options available to them
4. Develop a gain plan to reach the goals they’ve set.
You will gain information to help your teen plan for success as they graduate from High School and enter their first years of a career.
All meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St (Rte 140) 3rd floor conference room. About the Franklin SEPAC: The mission of the Franklin SEPAC is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs.
