Total Enrichment Conference: Empowerment & Engagement for Parents

Total Enrichment Conference

A vital opportunity to learn, discuss and inform on how you can help your children to navigate through the Irish post-primary education system and beyond.

Come share your challenges and needs, and learn how to better support your child's education.

Key Topics Covered:

- Junior and Leaving Cert Explained: Dr. McKenzie will break down their significance and how they impact your child’s future.

- Understanding the CAO System: Learn about the Common Application Office (CAO) system, how to apply, and the challenges your child might face.

- Exploring Apprenticeship Pathways: Discover alternative routes like apprenticeships, their prospects, and how to help your child consider this as a career option.

- National Framework of Qualifications: Dr. McKenzie will explain how qualifications work in Ireland and how they align with different career paths.

Misinformation Demystified:

- Transition Year Decision: Get insights on whether your child should take Transition Year, the pros and cons, and how it can influence future choices.

- Work Experience: Understand the importance of work experience and how it contributes to your child’s growth.

- Course and Career Guidance: Learn how to guide your child in selecting the right courses and career options, while leveraging family and community connections for their success.

Did You Know?

- Kids spend twice as long playing on screens as they do playing outside.

- 23% of kids have missed sleep and felt tired because of excessive screen time.

- 3 in 4 parents say their kids often refuse to play without some form of technology.

Online Safety & Mental Health Awareness

To address these concerns, Jackie will present on the importance of online safety, offering solutions for protecting children in a digital world. This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring therapists from the Black Therapist Association and renowned speaker Seyi Agbede to explore the mental health consequences of overexposure to technology and ways to protect your child’s well-being.

Brought to you by Teach One Save One (TOSO) and the Total Enrichment Committee (TEC). This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights and solutions to better support your child’s educational and emotional well-being. Don't miss out!

Moderated by: Divin Kiokio & Ethimbuk Umana.

Host or Publisher Solid Rock Centre Dublin