Conference Background
Higher Education is recognized as a critical driver for economic and social mobility. However, a general lack of proactive planning on the part of parents in relation to this critical transition results in students encountering the following challenges:
- – Lack of access to financial support
- – Inadequate career planning
- – Deficiency in job market readiness
Conference Objectives
In light of these challenges the GoHiGHER! Conference will be executed as a one day conference to empower and improve the preparedness of Parents, Students and Educators. The conference will address the following topics:
- – Understanding the costs of Higher Education
- – Financial planning and budgeting for education
- – Scholarship hunting and applications 101
- – Career planning and Venture creation
Who Should Attend
The GoHiGHER! Conference 2018 is the premier college and career development conference in Jamaica. If you are a:
- – 5th or 6th form Student
- – College Student
- – Recent Graduate
- – Pro-Active Parent
- – Educator or Guidance Counselor
This event is for you!
GoHiGHER Conference
Keynote Presenters:
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