CAREER INFORMATION

Most experts agree that parents are the most
important influence on a child’s choice of career

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Listen - Be open to their ideas - Help your child find information - Don't judge

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Here are some resources that can help you guide your children, whether they are preschoolers, teenagers or young adults.  Some of the resources below will direct you to websites containing additional information.

• It's Up To You
     

  Identify Interests       Broaden Experience

  Give Guidance, Not Commandments         Plan for the Future

  Encourage the Entrepreneur        Career Expectations for Your Child

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• Parent Career Exploration Guide 
• Helping Your Child Choose a Careerby ACT, Inc
• Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
• Minnesota Careers Parent Guide
• Crayola. com Lots of things parents can do with kids
• Guide for Parents: Ten Steps to Prepare Your Child for College
• Parent Resources - America's Career Resource Network Association
• "A Parents' Guide to Career Development"  By Thomas J. Denham
• "A Career Planning Course for Parents" of college students. By Sally Kearsley
• Parents' Guide to Transition: What Happens After High School?

 

Parent Involvement Toolkit - 16 Downloadable Brochures

Starting Young

• *Career Awareness in Elementary School: Help Your Child Discover the World of Work
  Your child can start to see the connections between school and work even when he or she is very young.   Download file PDF format
• Helping Your Child Succeed in School: A Parent's Guide to Elementary School Success    
  There are many things parents can do to help their young children do well in elementary school.    Download file PDF format
• Is Your Child Ready for Elementary School?
  Is Your Child Ready for Elementary School? Help your young child explore learning and develop skills that will help him or her at school. 
  Download file PDF format 

School Success

•   Discovering Your Child's Preferred Learning Style
  You can help your child learn by working with his or her preferred learning style.
      Download file PDF format 
• Parent Involvement = Student Success
  Research shows that students get better grades, behave better and have a better chance of graduating from high school when their parents are involved in their schooling.    Download file PDF format 
• Homework Tips and Study Skills
  Homework helps your child focus on classroom learning and develop lifelong study and concentration skills.   Download file PDF format  
• Is Your Child Ready For Middle School?
  Help your child rise to the challenges and opportunities of middle school.
     Download file PDF format  
• Is Your Child Ready for High School?
  With some advance planning, you can make sure your child is fully prepared for high school.   Download file PDF format  
• What Classes Should My Child Take in Middle and High School?
  Your child's class schedule in middle and high school can greatly influence his or her success in college and the workplace. Download file PDF format

Career Exploration

• Help Your Child Identify Interests
  Parents can help their children identify and pursue interests as the first step in career exploration.    Download file PDF format 
• Help Your Child Make Career Decisions
  Parents can help their children make sound career decisions based on solid information about what it takes to pursue a particular career path.  
  Download file PDF format   
• Why Should My Child Explore Careers?
  Parents can help their children gain the advantages of advance planning through career exploration activities.   Download file PDF format  
• Work Experience Options for High School Students
  Find out how students can explore work and careers through hands-on work experiences while still in high school.   Download file PDF format   

Beyond High School

• What Should my Child Do After High School
  Your child has a better chance of succeeding in education or training after high school if she or he has a plan. Download file PDF format
• Financial Aid Resources for Post-High School Education
  Financial Aid Resources for Post-High School Education Create a sound plan for financing education after high school with scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.   Download file PDF format   
• Finding the Right College Help your child identify needs, obtain information, explore options and ask plenty of questions before choosing a college.
  Download file PDF format