» Help your child understand who they are

Take time to help your child understand what makes him / her tick.  What are their interests? What are their strengths? What do they enjoy doing during their spare time?  Praise them on their achievements and help them identify their skill sets.

» Honour your children's decisions

Children are encouraged to explore a variety of courses and experiences during highschool.  Be open-minded and support them in their decisions.  Help them investigate opportunities that match their interests, abilities and passions.  It's better to "try something on for size" now and avoid costly mistakes later.

» Help your child build a pathway

Learn the necessary tools and explore resources to build a Pathway Planner for your child.

» Help your child explore a variety of careers:

Investigate career resources with your child.  Surf the internet career exploration pages.  Visit a youth employment centre.  Introduce them to friends, neighbours and business contacts who have jobs that might be of interest.