Resources for Parents

Parents

This resource will help start conversations between parents and their youth, and provide a foundation of knowledge to equip your youth on their career journey towards a fulfilling career. Move through each topic sequentially or choose one that fits your current situation. There’s a wealth of information for you to explore, including activities to strengthen your knowledge and career conversations.

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Plan a Career

Step 1: Getting Started

Learn how to start the career exploration conversation with your youth.

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Plan a Career

Step 2: Knowing Oneself

Check out career quizzes your youth can take to assist them in finding careers that fit them best.

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Plan a Career

Step 3: Exploring the Possibilities

Explore careers to further narrow down your youth’s choices.

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Plan a Career

Step 4: Making a Plan

Take the next steps in making your youth’s dream career a reality.

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Plan a Career

Step 5: Getting Skills and Experience

Identify, build, practice and improve your youth’s skills for the future.

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Plan a Career

Step 6: Financing an Education

Learn how your youth’s education is an investment for the future.

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Plan a Career

Step 7: Entering the Workforce

Discover tips to help your youth become ready to enter the world of work.

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Plan a Career

Discovering Resources

Find provincial and federal resources for your youth’s career planning.

Parents are the greatest influencers of youths' career choices.

WorkBC Parents' Guide