College and careers the subject of Nov. 5 GPS Parent Series

The GPS Parent Series will host early career development expert and best-selling author Ana Homayoun and a distinguished panel in a program titled Purposeful Paths: Connecting College Opportunity and Career Discovery at noon and 7 p.m. via Zoom on Nov. 5.Visit GPSParentSeries.org for event details and the links to these webinars.Today’s high school students have more opportunities than ever to explore careers, earn college credit and build a meaningful path beyond graduation. However, families need to be aware of the programs and experiences that can open doors and understand that conversations about options should begin earlier than adults might expect. Homayoun will discuss why early career exploration is important and how parents can help children discover interests, strengths and possibilities before making decisions about a college major and course selections. Following her keynote, Homayoun will moderate a panel of regional education leaders who will demystify Illinois’ evolving