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Celebrating Social Mobility Day and #SharingMoments Today is Social Mobility Day, and it's a day that resonates with me. I grew up in one of the "rough" areas of Swindon, and attended a standard state school. I did ok in my GCSEs but nothing special and university was a pipedream for someone like me. Watching my parents struggle for money for my entire childhood and making sacrifices meant that in my mind a student loan was an absolute non-starter! The college I attended was in Cirencester, the Cotswolds, and was very "posh" compared to what I was used to. I felt out of place, inadequate and less than. Towards the end of my first year, my parents split up and I dropped out of college achieving only my AS-levels. After dropping out of college to help my mum with the mortgage and bills, I was working in retail and didn't really set my sights anywhere else. I moved, with friends, to Cleethorpes on the N.E coast. I took an agency job at a small building society in Grimsby. The financial crash of 2008, horrid for many, was a positive turning point for me. Nationwide rescued the little building society I was working at and provided me a chance to move back to Swindon and be part of a larger organisation with more opportunities for movement. After many secondments, transfers and a few promotions, I left Nationwide 16 years later. My time there was nothing short of transformational. I learned and experienced so much. They sponsored me with my Level 5 CIPD qualification, something Id never have thought achievable after dropping out of education all those years before. Now, I'm living my dream, working in Diversity & Inclusion, where I can help others unlock their potential. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to overcome less than favourable circumstances, and I want to be a role model for young people who might not see a path beyond their current situation. I am also starting a mentor volunteer role with the Early Careers Foundation! #SocialMobilityDay #BreakingBarriers #ShareMoments #PotentialNotPolish #DiversityAndInclusion #Nationwide

Why Transnation? 🤔 Because we know how important growth and education are to your continued success! For this reason, we provide many CE opportunities throughout the year. #ContinuingEducation #CECredits #RealEstate #TitleInsurance #PersonalSolutions #TrustedProtection #WhyTransnation

Barriers to college and career success can be so high for undocumented students nationwide. As more and more Scholars without DACA or TPS join our program, these barriers are becoming even more apparent. However, there are paths to career success that our undocumented professionals can take, like entrepreneurship, that help them build a successful future. We are committed to not only helping students through their college experience but giving them the skills and support they need to thrive. https://lnkd.in/g5FDDB22

A Residency Program offers individuals the opportunity to obtain legal residency status in a country by meeting specific criteria such as investment, employment, or demonstrating ties to the country. This program allows individuals to live and work in the country for an extended period, typically renewable after a certain period. It provides access to various benefits such as healthcare, education, and social services. Residency programs are often sought after by individuals seeking to relocate for better opportunities, lifestyle, or to establish a foothold in a new country. They contribute to economic growth and cultural diversity in the host country. . . . #ResidencyProgram #ResidencyByInvestment #PermanentResidency #GlobalResidency #ResidencyOpportunity #ResidencyApplication #ResidencyProcess #ResidencyConsultancy #ResidencyServices #ResidencyScheme #ImmigrantResidency #EAMGlobal

Connecting the Dots 2024 is coming up Fast and Furious!   We are doing three dates: ·       October 16 – Montreal – In-Person French ·       November 1 – Toronto – Hybrid (In-Person and Simulcast) English ·       November 4, 2024 – Edmonton – In-person English This year, we’re looking at the conference themes of education, technology and employment through the lens of our ambitious five-year strategic plan, The Way Forward (https://lnkd.in/g8Xzymmn ·       Attitude is Everything - Increase understanding and dispel misconceptions. ·       Safe and Accessible Journeys - Remove barriers and create safe journeys. ·       Our Kids Will Thrive - Support parents and kids in and out of the classroom. We invite you to reflect on how the themes of education, technology, and employment intersect with these key areas of focus. For example… ·       In what ways does a child's classroom experience shape their potential to achieve and maintain meaningful employment? ·       How can overcoming attitudinal barriers unlock greater opportunities for employment? ·       How will accessible technology advance safe and inclusive navigation and social connections within our communities? ·       And much, much more!   Two actions to take:   1. Calling All Speakers (Submit by October 1, 2024)  (https://lnkd.in/gVQ3Q9kr ) 2. Registration – Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and register before September 27, 2024! (https://lnkd.in/gzXYpSpN)   Special shout out to all our sponsors, and our venue hosts: KPMG, Deloitte and Marriott. Hope to see you there! KPMG Canada Deloitte Marriott Hotels CNIB

You're welcome, Jessica! I do like the idea of employees earning DEIB hours akin to professional development hours. But that requires organizational leadership that values and is committed to DEI. #DEI #DEIB #DiversityEquityInclusion #Management #Leadership

Too many young people are missing out on work experience. Disadvantaged young people are more likely to miss out than others. Through equalex, all young people can have access to high-quality #WorkExperience that develops the #skills employers are looking for. Employers will benefit too. The equalex model allows businesses to offer work experience that is suitable to their size, industry and capacity. Early-stage trialling of equalex in Greater Manchester will commence in autumn this year, as part of the #MBacc pilot. Learn more about the #equalex model: https://bit.ly/4eNFAoD

Sharing the journey so far in Unlocking Potential in Telford and Wrekin This one hour online session on July 9th at 10am allows you to understand, engage, contribute and question where we are currently in Unlocking Potential in Telford. The session: Looks back at progress over quarter one (April - June 2024) including the activities, opportunities and an honest appraisal of the challenges. Looking ahead: what the next quarter brings (July - Sept 2024) , what we are most excited about, the opportunities, the asks and the challenges foreseen. The updates will include: Additional support being commissioned to help organisations in Telford ensure that we share decision-making power with diverse communities Progress in placing education under the spotlight in Telford The work employers want to progress in Telford  Update on strengthening the community sector in Telford including how interested partners are seeking to share resources in order to better engage with the local community. Who is the event for? For anyone involved, interested or intrigued about how the work to unlock potential in Telford is progressing, the impact, learning, the ways you can get involved and how we might share resources. To read more or register https://lnkd.in/eBH3hcKw

Last week, my youngest graduated high school. A couple of the kids spoke at the ceremony - they had some great speeches. One line from one of the speakers caught my attention; in essence, here is what she said. ...As a first-generation kid, it's been a challenge to grow and deepen my roots in what I now consider my home. This experience makes me appreciate even more what my immigrant parents have been through, leaving their lives in their home countries to come to the US so I could have this opportunity. Thank you!... My takeaway - this is a kid who has been taught and deeply understands her family values. She is also very appreciative and grateful for what she has and won't take anything for granted. She has what I call the "immigrant mindset" and will most likely succeed in whatever she chooses to do. If you are a parent - don't be afraid to pass on your values to your kids, which, by extension, includes your money values. It's one way of passing on generational wealth. They may look like they are not paying attention, but they are -: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me or join my FREE newsletter (link in profile) for more tips on financial planning issues affecting foreign-born (immigrants) individuals and foreign nationals on work visas.