CD Parent Session
- 1. Parents asCareer CoachesPresented by Vanessa LewisIdeas adapted from various sources including:CCIP resource, Guiding Youth, Future Paths, PursueOnline, Career Planning with Teens, etc.
- 2. A World of Possibilities
- 3. AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsPresentation – workplace realities, current trends, how to be a career coachWebsite explorationOpen Discussion – Q&A and ongoing dialogue
- 5. Job – Occupation - CareerJobCareerOccupation
- 6. Job – Occupation - CareerJobSpecific role one is in at a particular work placementTeacher at Outlook High SchoolOccupationA cluster of jobs similar in nature.TeacherCareer Combination of all things that make you who you are. Basically, a career represents your life from birth to death. Also called your life/career.Daughter, sister, wife, mom, community volunteer, teacher, coach, friend, fishing fanatic, etc.
- 8. Current TrendsHow do these trends impact youth?How can we (as parents) help our youth adapt to these trends?Technology & Global MarketplaceInformationChangeCultural & Lifestyle DiversityChanging Demographics“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” ~ Buddha
- 9. QUICK FACTParents can assist their children in preparing for these economic trends.
- 10. Blanket Toss ActivityYour TeenWho could be on your your teen’s life/career planning team? Why?
- 11. QUICK FACTParents are the greatest influencers of teens in their career path.
- 12. Common MythsYoung people should know what they want to do with their life.There is a perfect job that will reveal itself to you.A wrong choice now will ruin a young person’s life.University is essential to career success.Realities
- 13. Career Planning Modelhttp://www.futurepaths.ca/educators.phpSIEC Future Paths Website
- 15. Idea: Share your experienceShare your stories…Let your child know that on any journey there are unexpected turns, pit stops, and even a few speeding tickets!
- 16. Idea: Brainstorm Interests and/or begin discussionYou know your child. Help him/her make a list of 5 things he/she loves to do. Why do they like it?What occupations might involve it? Make list of how you and child could go about investigating options.Discuss the idea of ‘lifestyle’ and what it might mean to your child.Who does your son/daughter want to be?What kind of lifestyle is important to him/her?
- 17. Idea: Set GoalsHow many occupations will your child explore in a period of time?How many people will he/she talk to in fields of interest?How will he/she explore training paths/education?How will he/she develop skills needed?Reaching a goal deserves a reward!If you write down a goal, you are 50% more likely to achieve it!
- 18. Idea: Develop a Career PortfolioCareer Portfolios can take many different forms.They are useful in many different ways…life/career planning, self-awareness, post secondary entrance, entry into apprenticeship, finding a job, etc.How can you support the process?
- 19. Idea: Support InvestigationsTake Math Pathways, for instance.What can you and child do to investigate options?
- 20. Math PathwaysSome helpful links (keep in mind all are subject to change):U of R Revised Entrance Requirements – as of Nov 22 2010U of S Admission Requirements 2010 DraftSIAST Math Pathways Requirements DRAFT - For more detailed and updated information, refer to SIAST website and click on the specific program of interest.
- 22. When do I talk to my child about career planning?There is not a “Wrong Way”.Whenever works for your family. There is no wrong time. Ideas:Kitchen TableWhile traveling in the carExplore a career a monthClip out articles and make them availableBe involved in your son/daughter’s activities
- 23. How do I support Career Planning?Ideas…Career conversations
- 24. Work is meaningful and enjoyable
- 26. Embrace change
- 27. Access your Allies If you raise your children to feel that they can accomplish any goal or task they decide upon, you will have succeeded as a parent and you will have given your children the greatest of all gifts.Brian Tracy
- 28. WEBSITESused in Career Development Parent Workshop Vanessa LewisCareer Development ConsultantSun West School Division #207vanessa.lewis@sunwestsd.ca
- 29. Internet as an ally?The internet can be a great ally. Take time to explore various websites with your son/daughter.Career Planning Websites:www.futurepaths.cawww.pursueonline.comhttp://www.youblisher.com/p/59166-Career-Planning-With-Your-Teens/www.alis.gov.ab.cawww.vector.cfee.orgLabour Market Websites:http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/http://www.makingcareersense.org/Various self-assessment websites
- 30. Life/Career InformationA Career Development Resource for Parents – a free parent resource that can be printed at http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/parents/cardev/cardev_resource.pdfCareer Website: http://cms.sunwestsd.ca/lewis - a meeting place for career development information. You will find assessment tools, scholarship information, postsecondary links, etc.Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com username: password: Spend some time on this website with your son/daughter. It is a very worthwhile undertaking.Free magazines and school counsellor: Relevance, Saskatchewan Job Futures, etc. resources are available at the school. Your school career counsellor is an excellent source of information!Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program: An amazing program for students who are interested in exploring the trades. Students complete various challenges and are recognized for their efforts in unique ways. http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/youth_apprentices/New Apprenticeship Credits: Apprenticeship A20, B20, A30, and B30 for students who already have a job working under a certified journeyperson may apply to be considered as part of your child’s program plan. This involves the submission of the Apprenticeship Credit Proposal document and, if approved, may grant your child a credit by recognizing his/her trade-related work. Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course: a new online workplace readiness program for 14 and 15 year olds in Saskatchewan. http://www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/ywrccLocal businesses and community based organizations can often provide a wealth of information about career related information. There is a wealth of resources to be accessed locally!
- 31. QUICK FACTThere are a lot of options to pay for your son/daughter’s education and training. Some of these involve saving money over time, others include loans, scholarships and bursaries.
- 32. Financing the FutureStepsDetermine Plan and needed budgetPossible helpful websites include:U of S: http://explore.usask.ca/moneymatters/U of R: http://www.uregina.ca/newstudent/paying/tuition.html SIAST: http://www.siast.sk.ca/admissions/fee_tuitions/payment_fees.shtmlInvestigate Scholarship, Grants, and BursariesConsider parental contributions, personal savings, loans, etc.
- 33. Financing the FutureScholarships and BursariesYour School’s Career CounsellorYour work, contacts, etc.Local businesses & community based organizations.Helpful websites:http://cms.sunwestsd.ca/lewis/Grade12.htmwww.studentawards.comwww.schoolfinder.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comhttp://www.sasknetwork.ca/html/Learners/financialhelp/scholarships.htmwww.studentscholarships.org/saskatchewanbook.phpTIPS:You must apply in order to have a chance at receiving a scholarship! Applying for scholarships takes a lot of work, but your efforts may be rewarded! Be sure to follow ALL instructions, submit an error free copy, adhere to deadlines, etc.CanLearn Website:http://tools.canlearn.ca/cslgs-scpse/cln-cln/40/fp-pf/fp-pf.clindex.do
- 34. Financing the FutureStudent LoansApplications are available at www.student-loans.sk.ca . Applications for programs beginning on or after August 1, 2011 will be available in June 2011.Please also review the 2010-2011 Handbook at http://www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/student-loan-handbook-2010-2011 and the 2010-2011 Student Loan Instruction Guide at http://www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/information-guide-2010-2011 .Please note, there may be changes to the program for 2011-2012, once the budget is released. For a list of designated educational institutions, please visit the following link. http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/main/designated/ldi.shtml .Questions can be directed to Student Financial Assistance at 1-800-597-8278. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm . Funny Money Tips: http://www.funnymoneyhighschools.com/
- 35. Q&A Open DiscussionQuestion and AnswersWrap up and Evaluation
- 36. The End!Thank you for your participation!
- 37. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.Winston Churchill