PROJECT CONNECT will host their complimentary νιάτα ψηλά (Elevated Youth) self‑awareness and career readiness seminar entitled “My Shipping Success Story: How Project Connect Helps Me Navigate It” on 29 April 2026 17:00-20:00 at Metropolitan College.

The seminar is designed for its Member METROPOLITAN COLLEGE’s shipping and business students, its CV-HR PLATFORM candidates, as well as other college‑attending children (aged 18–25) of shipping industry professionals, with a central focus on developing growth mindset and agility as essential capabilities for entering and sustaining a long-term successful career in today’s shipping industry.

Bringing together global context, industry perspective, and personal development, the seminar highlights adaptability, critical thinking, growth mindset, and professional readiness in today’s rapidly evolving maritime environment.

Featured speakers include Dr. Louise Tumchewics, Research Fellow, Center for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark / King’s College London / Assistant Professor, Rabdan Academy, Dr. Elias Gourgouris, America’s Happiness Doctor, President of the Happiness Center, author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness  which has been translated in 5 languages. He co-authored the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters.

Dr. Yiannis Kalogerakis, Culture Architect, President of International Union of Professional Trainers (IUPT), support the humanitarian community, Motivational Speaker,  and Irene Notias, Former Marine Fuels Broker,  Entrepreneur, each contributing insight from their respective fields to underline the importance of learning to meet challenges and learn to navigate in uncertainty, which is the only thing that is certain, in this world.