Patricia Brunner

Childcare challenges growing

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Manuela Gruber Hersch, Special to The Post Many families have turned to using the Live-in Caregiver Program to hire an overseas nanny to help manage the demands of work, family and children. This program is well suited if you require full-time, long-term childcare, but if you are a parent looking for a more immediate and short-term solution, an Au Pair may work for you. Au Pairs are young childcare providers generally aged between 18-25. They often originate from Western European countries, Australia and New Zealand, and come to Canada on the International Experience Class, aka the Working Holiday Visa. However, …

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Introducing our new association manager

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We are delighted to introduce Linda Bosschers as the new association manager for WYSE Work and Volunteer Abroad and the International Au Pair Association (IAPA). With a strong background in project management gained across the medical events sector, Linda will be working with our members and other industry stakeholders to drive the associations forward and ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our members – and the industry – going forward. Linda replaces Simona Dallera, who has left to study for an MBA in Paris. “Our recent Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC) last month …

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ASCAAP – Annual Meeting and Board Elections 2014-2016

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ASCAAP (Asociación Colombiana de Agencias Au Pair) conducted their Annual Meeting with the participation of 17 agencies members. During the Annual Meeting Board Elections were held for the for the period 2014-2016.   All new Board Members were chosen unanimously: President: Jhon Carlos Garzón C. (Fundación Mundo Colombia) Vice/President: José A. Marín (Au Pair Colombia) Secretary: Lina María Fajardo (Cultural Travel) Treasurer: Sergio Gallego (Kiosk) Prosecutor: Yamile Ramirez (Trotamundos) Jhon Carlos Garzón C. quotes: “Representing the new Board of Directors and the Association itself, we express our readiness in international cooperation to improve Au Pair Industry.”

Reflecting on an insightful and inspiring 10th anniversary WETM-IAC

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Seminars, business appointments and a visit from ‘the Queen’ were all on the agenda at the 10th anniversary Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC 2014). Over 260 delegates attended the event, which kicked-off at the Thistle Marble Arch in London on Sunday, 16 March with a welcome reception, where guests were welcomed by Baroness Diana Warwick of Undercliffe and ‘the Queen’! During the reception, Baroness Warwick presented the Au Pair of the Year Award to Irene Buijing from the Netherlands. Rise beyond the ordinary After the official opening by David Chapman, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation, on Monday, …

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Kate Middleton and Prince William’s foreign nanny fuels cultural childcare trend

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British royalty seems to be catching on to the trend of incorporating cultural exchange into their childcare! Prince William and his wife Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, recently hired a Spanish nanny for their seven-month-old baby, Prince George. While the Royal Family traditionally hires older British nannies, Prince William and Kate hired Spanish nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who trained for four years at the traditional, elite Norland College founded in 1892 to train professional nannies. This shift from hiring a traditional British nanny to a foreign caretaker for the royal baby ”came on the heels of ongoing public debate that started …

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Au Pair of the Year 2014 named as WETM-IAC 2014 gets underway in London

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A Dutch au pair taking part in a cultural exchange in the United Kingdom was crowned Au Pair of the Year at the opening reception for WETM-IAC 2014, held in London this week. Irene Buijing, 19, was presented with her award by Baroness Diana Warwick of Undercliff during the opening address at the Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference – the annual event of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) and WYSE Work and Volunteer Abroad. Irene’s host mum, Maisie Rudkin, nominated her for the award and was also in the crowd to see her receive it. Mrs …

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WYSE webinar programme launched: sign up for our first session now!

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The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is pleased to launch its eagerly anticipated FREE* webinar series for 2014. Throughout this year, industry experts will be sharing their expertise on a range of travel-related topics, including the opportunities and threats posed by travel technology, visa and regulation issues, market research and future trends. Webinar one Have you been wondering how to cut through the noise and connect your offering to consumers in a way that resonates and motivates them? Then don’t miss our first webinar: Title: Show, don’t tell: Social media marketing and selling your programmes Date: Tuesday, …

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Regular pricing ends this week – register now to secure our discounted rates

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Book before prices increase next week! View this email in your browser If you haven’t yet signed up for WETM-IAC 2014 – the most important event of the year for the au pair, volunteer and work abroad industries – don’t miss out on our ‘regular’ rates, which end this Friday, 28 February 2014. The Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference provides a unique, cost effective business-to-business opportunity for senders and receivers serving all aspects of cultural exchange, au pairing, volunteering, internship and work experience. Under one roof, you can help to shape your business and the industry for tomorrow through: An …

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Join WYSE Travel Confederation at ITB Berlin 2014

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WYSE Travel Confederation is delighted to be exhibiting at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, which takes place on 5 – 9 March 2014. Visit us on stand #106 (Hall 4.1), where our team, including Director General David Chapman, Laura Daly (research and accommodation) and Luciana Spadina (membership), will be delighted to welcome you. Email us at communications@wysetc.org to make an appointment, and why not attend one of our workshops or presentations: Sign up for one of our workshops We will be hosting a number of workshops on our stand (#106, Hall 4.1), including: Does Size Matter? Big vs Small …

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Introducing our WETM-IAC 2014 Keynote Speaker

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We are delighted to introduce Malcolm Smith from Mind Games Management Trainingas our keynote speaker for 2014. Malcolm will be taking to the stage to highlight how businesses can benefit from quantifying their value and communicating it to others. Malcolm has always believed in the power of people above systems, and that true leadership is about developing business environments that create wealth. His prime focus is on how energy is used in a transaction, whether this be a presentation, sales pitch or negotiation. His background of science and marketing within industrial groups gives him unique insights into how businesses transact and develop. Today …

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