Career Planning
Believe it or not....it's time to be thinking about your middle schooler's future. We will be talking career readiness in 7th and 8th grade. Here are some resources to use to start a career conversation with your 12, 13, or 14 year old.
Some topics to help you get started:
Discuss your child's skills, interests, abilities and goals to help plan for the future.
Encourage participation in service-oriented activities in the community.
Help children meet a variety of workers by arranging job observations, field trips or personal interviews.
Use guided money management and allow your child to make economic choices.
Allow children to work part-time outside the home.