Parents

The opportunity for parents to demonstrate interest, caring and support for their teenage child is an important element in the success of Take Our Kids to Work. Adolescents benefit from seeing their parents and other adults as everyday heroes: people who are contributing to their workplace, their families and the larger society through their daily actions.

Additional benefits for parents include:

• The opportunity for career discussions based on a shared workplace experience.
• Engagement in dialogue before, during and after the visit. 
• A better understanding of the connections between what students are learning in the classroom and essential skills in the workplace.

Where can students go for the day?

We encourage parents to invite their own child to spend a day on the job. If you are unable to host your own child, there are still ways for your child to participate. Here are some suggestions:

• Ask a relative, neighbour or family friend to host your child at his/her workplace.
• Contact the school, speak with the principal, career studies or co-op teacher and ask if they can assist you with finding a suitable placement.
• Ask the parent of another grade 9 student who is participating, if your child could join them for the day.
• Contact local businesses, ask if they are hosting students for TOKW, inquire if someone within their organization would be willing to host your child, providing you make the necessary transportation arrangements.

Feedback

We would like to hear how your workplace visit went, click on the link to complete the Parent Survey