With curriculum time getting busier and busier, a great way to inspire and empower students is before and after school with extracurricular programs for students. Our after school programs are fantastic at doing this and allow us to get students thinking big and focussing on cross-curricular, project-based learning as they tackle challenges, build skills and work on projects that get them thinking about the world around them and the exciting opportunities open to their generation.
With everything from designing future cities to launching influencer brands, building businesses, working with technology and more, we have a range of standard programs to choose from, or we're able to customise a program to your school community. Our after school programs typically run for 6-8 weeks and cost $30 per student per week.
Guest Speakers
Inspiring And Educating The Students, Parents & Staff In Your School Community
As we work to prepare our next generation for the ever-changing future of work, the BOP Industries team can often be found on stages around the world delivering keynote speeches to students, parents and teachers.
Our engaging presentations are a great way to help educate your school community on topics related to the future of work, the power of young professionals, the role of technology in our world, and entrepreneurial career pathways.
Guest presentations typically range from 15-60 minutes in length and can include a Q&A session or a small discussion-based activity at the conclusion depending on what you are looking for at your event.
If you're looking for a guest speaker for your next parent information evening, staff professional learning session, or student leadership conference, make sure to get in touch with our team to see how we can help.
Speaking Topics
Our trained speakers are able to present on a range of topics depending on your audience, event theme, and presentation duration. Our speaking topics include:
The Future Of Work
Our world is changing faster now than it ever has before. With globalised teams, mass technology adoption, and shifting trends, it's easy to be overwhelmed and feeling uncertain about what our future might entail. In this presentation, we will unpack some of the trends we're noticing in the workforce of the future and the exciting opportunities available for young people making a start on their chosen pathway today.
The Power Of Young Professionals
With over half the population under the age of 30, companies big and small are looking at how they can attract, retain, and develop top young talent in their teams. In this presentation, we will unpack the key workforce trends we're noticing for Generation Z and Generation Alpha before then looking at some tangible ways young people in school today can get a headstart on their chosen pathway at a young age.
Entrepreneurial Pathways - Scott's Story
As a Grade 9 student, Scott never thought that a high school business project might one day turn into a leading Australian education company. In this presentation, Scott will share his story from selling keyrings at local markets to travelling around the world working with CEOs and politicians. Scott will be sharing his experience taking an alternative career pathway and sharing some of his top tips for stepping outside of your comfort zones and making the most of our ever-changing future of work.
Finding Your Purpose - Maddie's Story
When all you’re being asked from the age of 15 is, “What do you want to do after school?”, it can be challenging to figure out what you're actually passionate about, versus what others want you to pursue. In this keynote, Maddie will provide students with not just the tools and tips for choosing a career, but also an understanding of what it means to live a life that is meaningful and impactful as we explore what it means to discover your passion and purpose as a young adult, as well as how to chase your dreams in an ever-changing world.
Navigating Our Digital World
Technology has transformed the way we live, work, learn and connect over the past 100 years, and there is no doubt that it will continue to play a major role in our schools, workplaces and communities over the next 100 years. In this presentation, the BOP team will explore some of the emerging technology trends we need to consider as we plan for the future, as well as some of the ways we can all stay safe and stay smart while connecting online.
To find out more about any of the topics listed above, and to check our team's availability, make sure to submit an enquiry by clicking the button below.
Our Speakers
At BOP we are pleased to offer a selection outstanding keynote speakers to present to your students, staff and parents on the speaking topics listed above. Our speakers include:
Scott Millar
The tech-head prodigy behind BOP Industries, Scott Millar is a young entrepreneur taking the world by storm. Compared to a young Steve Jobs after turning a year nine business project into a thriving business, Scott has taken an alternative career pathway, turning down scholarship offers after finishing high school to run his company full time, now with a growing presence around the world. As Queensland’s Young Small Business Leader and one of Australia’s top 30 CEO’s under 30 years of age Scott is on a mission to inspire the next generation, showing them the exciting things they can do regardless of their age, postcode or skillset.
Maddie Panther
Maddie Panther is a dynamic young professional and the Head of Programs at BOP Industries, where she leads the design and delivery of innovative learning experiences for over 20,000 students each year. Working with leading organisations and educators across Australia, Maddie creates engaging, industry aligned programs that help young people explore future careers and develop the skills needed to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow. As a next generation leader herself, Maddie shares practical insights on confidence, mindset and opportunity, inspiring students to think big, back themselves and take action toward their future.
Coby Lee
Coby Lee is a passionate young educator, entrepreneur and facilitator at BOP Industries who works with schools and communities across Australia to inspire the next generation of innovators. With a background in business, management and psychology and international study experiences in the United States and Italy, Coby brings a vibrant global perspective to the workshops and keynotes she delivers. Drawing on her own experiences launching ventures, leading community initiatives and working with young entrepreneurs, Coby loves to share the lessons she has learnt since leaving school and offers practical insights into resilience, initiative and what it means to grow as a 21st century leader.
To book Scott or Maddie for your upcoming event, make sure to submit an enquiry below. Our team will be in touch!
Our Work
Our speakers are presenting at events across the country throughout the year. As we work to inspire, empower and educate communities around the world, we've captured some of this work for you to explore. Here are some of our recent programs:
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Far North Queensland Tour
Maddie spent three days speaking with students in schools across Far North Queensland to inspire them to get comfortable being uncomfortable!
Student Leadership Day
Scott presented to over 100 student leaders from across the IPS network to show them how they can make an impact in their community regardless of their age, postcode or skillset.
Year 10 Student & Parent Evening
Scott had the pleasure of presenting to Year 10 students and parents ahead of subject selection as part of a parent information evening exploring the future of work.
Inspiring Girls In STEM
Maddie delivered a keynote to young women across Australia sharing her story and her advice for pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and making a start on your pathway earl.
Let's Connect
At BOP we love presenting to students, teachers and parents across the country to show them all the exciting opportunities available to young people in our ever-changing world. With each presentation full of real-world case studies, relevant statistics, and tangible takeaways, we'd love to present to your school community this term!
To chat further about getting some units of work or challenge packs for your students, make sure to send us a contact form and one of our team will be in touch soon.
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