Parents

Help your child succeed

There are many options for a child to pursue a successful career or job. Some careers or jobs may require a four-year, two-year, or technical degree, while others may call for specialized training or national skills certification. Employers and schools will work with students through career development curricula and work-based learning experiences to help them learn what a “real job” will require, but you, as parents, have tremendous influence on your children's career or job decisions.

You can guide your child by:

  • sharing your views and experiences of career and job options.

  • nurturing your child’s talents and interests.

  • promoting workplace readiness and instilling work ethics.

  • helping them with college major or career path choices, related course selections, work-based experiences, and next-step educational or work path choices.

How WorkingWhere.com can help

By registering on WorkingWhere.com, your child can:

  • locate work-based learning opportunities such as internships, job shadows, part-time and summer jobs offered by area employers to high school and college-level students.

  • create a student Career Interest Profile and resume(s) so that employers can search for candidates to fill the work-based experiences they offer and provide your child with first-hand insights into a career or job.

    With this help, your child can learn the necessary skills to be successful and fulfilled in the workplace.

    Note: Before registering on WorkingWhere.com, you and your child must read and accept the Terms of Use, Disclaimer and the Privacy Policy. You can print out the Disclaimer to review and then come back to the site to register.