Career Development Parent Seminars

Career Development

Parent Information

What can parents do to ensure successful career-related experiences for their children?

Learn about your school's Career Development program and the opportunities available to your child. Work with school counselors and teachers to find out what resources are available for your child's career exploration and planning
Help your child understand the value and importance of his or her academic courses for success in a future career of his or her choice
Help your child create and maintain a Career Portfolio, which includes information on all awards, accomplishments and other items that demonstrate your child's interests, abilities and achievements
Discuss career opportunities when reading books, newspapers, watching television and observing worksites
Support your child's efforts to assess his or her own interests, aptitudes, values, and work styles
Help your child identify career interests and courses of study that can lead to a career
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