THE FIGT DIFFERENCE
The Conference Families in Global Transition (FIGT) continues to gain momentum as we move toward enhancing our mission of bringing together those involved with the unique world of global transition. FIGT is the only US-based conference where representatives of the corporate, diplomatic, academic, military and mission sectors come to share cross-cultural coping strategies. This unique forum allows everyone to recognize the universal challenges of relocation and strategize on new methods and research. FIGT has been referred to as the grassroots "think tank" for families transitioning globally. Today's major relocation challenges include: career employee retention, personal and corporate/organizational financial losses, third culture kids adjustment challenges, educational balance, working spouses and elder care responsibilities. The conference has set a standard in the relocation industry by addressing these and other significant transition issues. With an agenda that is continuously at the leading edge of new research and programs, our audiences included representatives from around the globe. "We are the players on the field, not the spectators in the stand. We have much to give even as we continue to have much to learn. "- Ruth van Reken, Founder
Learn more details here at the FIGT Conference site .
Year-Round Research and Networking Opportunities
If you are an individual or an employee with a family, you can benefit from our web site and from our programs and opportunities. If you are a relocation manager, and you want to increase employee and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to become affiliated with the dynamic FIGT organization. Here are a couple excellent opportunities in which to become involved.
The Associates Program
All associates profit from the following: * Discounted conference fees
* Exclusive access to password protected web site including:
* Global Surveys and Reports
* FIGT Conference Speakers Directory
* The Associates Directory
* All FIGT Associates initiatives as they become available
For information regarding the Associate Program and other financial opportunities, contact Kimberly Van Cleave Michaels at +1.203.615.3156 or at ExecDirector@figt.orgOpportunities to Become a Part of FIGT
Give of your time - and much will be returned to you!
The wonderful individuals who offer their time and talent to assist our committees are extremely important to FIGT. No matter what your interest or skill, your participation in FIGT will benefit transitioning families.
If you are between careers, or just looking for a quality volunteer opportunity, committee service can also embellish your resume or CV. It doesn't matter where you live, e-mail is the tie that binds all of our volunteer experts from around the world. Click here to learn about volunteer opportunities or send an email to Committees@figt.org
You can also "Be there without Being There" by making a donation to "Friends of Families in Global Transition" which assists individuals who cannot finance the the full conference registration fee or benefits FIGT in other ways. Contributions may be designated for Scholarships to help individuals attend the conference, or for FIGT operating expenses or for the Conference. Click here to make a donation and specify how you would like it used. Donations are tax-deductible and all donors are listed as "Friends of Families in Global Transition" on the FIGT web site and are featured in conference materials.
For information on any of FIGT's programs or opportunities contact Kimberly Van Cleave Michaels at +1.203.615.3156 or at ExecDirector@figt.org |
The Figt Difference
