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If you’re a parent who is deciding on a career direction either for yourself or your child, then the information and resources in this section are a good place to begin.
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If you’re a parent who is deciding on a career direction either for yourself or your child, then the information and resources in this section are a good place to begin.
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Career Coaching Your Teens: Your Role as a Parent

As your teens begin to explore their career options and make decisions about their future, you play an important role in the process. Here are some practical ideas and resources you can use as a parent, a coach, and an ally.
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Help Your Teens Get to Know Themselves

The first step in career planning is for your teens to learn about themselves. You can use these strategies and resources to help them identify their interests, values, and skills and map them to possible career options.
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Help Your Teens Take Action to Achieve Career Goals

In the fourth step of the career planning process, your teens will make a plan and begin to take action. Here’s how you can support them in setting goals, identifying education and training requirements, thinking about finances, and taking practical steps to prepare.
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Encourage Your Teens to Explore Career Options

In the second step of the career planning process, your teens will gather information about the career options that are open to them. As their career coach, you can connect them to resources and activities that will help them learn about different industries, occupations, and workplace trends.
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Support Your Teens in Making Career Choices

In the third step of the career planning process, your teens will choose a career path to pursue. As their career coach, you can provide encouragement and support in making a well-informed decision.
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How to Discuss Career Plans With Your Family

Talking about your career plans with the important adults in your life can be tough. But there are ways to make it easier. Try these suggestions.
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How to Choose a Career That Fits You

What do you want to be when you grow up? Now that you’re an adult or almost one, how do you actually get the answer to that question? This guide will show you how.

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Transition Planning Guide - A Career and Education Planning Guide for Students with Disabilities

Designed for Grades 9 – 12 students with disabilities and their parents and or caregivers, this guide provides comprehensive information and ideas to help navigate the journey from high school to post-secondary education.
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