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Educational Consultant for Bridges Transitions Inc.

For over 30 years, Doug Manning has been deeply involved in education as a teacher, school counsellor and district administrator of career programs. In 1994, he co-founded Bridges Transitions to enable more young people to successfully self-manage the transition from high school to post-secondary education or work. In 2006, Doug left his role as Bridges' President in order to invest greater time in a more proactive role as an Educational Consultant.

Doug obtained his bachelor's degree in 1975 and master's degree in 1983 and was named the Community Leader of the Year in 1995 and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2001. An accomplished speaker, Doug seeks to support those interested in enabling young people to graduate with the skills and direction required to become healthy self-reliant citizens.

Energize your next conference with an inspiring and entertaining keynote presentation!

• Proactive Living - Where Achievement Begins
Presenter: Doug Manning, President of Bridges Transitions
Length: (60 - 90 minutes)

Achievement begins with the motivations of each student. This presentation combines research and humour to demonstrate why everyone needs to develop strong planning skills to connect who they are with what they do. It also suggests why career educators/counsellors maintain the best position to teach students how to take charge of their future.
For more information, e-mail Doug Manning.

Proactive Living Presentation
Use this powerful presentation with colleagues, students and/or clients.
Getting Started Instructions
PowerPoint - 418 KB - 29 pages