Info shared with parents at CD Parent Evenings

1. Parents asCareer Coaches Presented by Vanessa Lewis Ideas adapted from various sources including:CCIP resource, Guiding Youth, Future Paths, PursueOnline, Career Planning with Teens, etc.

2. A World of Possibilities

3. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Presentation – workplace realities, current trends, how to be a career coach Website exploration Open Discussion – Q&A and ongoing dialogue

5. Job – Occupation - Career Job Career Occupation

6. Job – Occupation - Career Job Specific role one is in at a particular work placement Teacher at Outlook High School Occupation A cluster of jobs similar in nature. Teacher Career 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.

7. Current Trends http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4FJMJtt8dk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U&feature=player_embedded

8. Current TrendsHow do these trends impact youth?How can we (as parents) help our youth adapt to these trends? Technology & Global Marketplace Information Change Cultural & Lifestyle Diversity Changing Demographics “Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” ~ Buddha

9. QUICK FACT Parents can assist their children in preparing for these economic trends.

10. Blanket Toss Activity Your Teen Who could be on your your teen’s life/career planning team? Why?

11. QUICK FACT Parents are the greatest influencers of teens in their career path.

12. Common Myths Young 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 Model http://www.futurepaths.ca/educators.php SIEC Future Paths Website

15. Idea: Share your experience Share 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 discussion You 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 Goals How 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 Portfolio Career 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 Investigations Take Math Pathways, for instance. What can you and child do to investigate options?

20. Math Pathways Some 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 Table While traveling in the car Explore a career a month Clip out articles and make them available Be involved in your son/daughter’s activities

24. Work is meaningful and enjoyable

25. Balance is important

26. Embrace change

28. WEBSITES used in Career Development Parent Workshop Vanessa Lewis Career Development ConsultantSun West School Division #207 vanessa.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.ca www.pursueonline.com http://www.youblisher.com/p/59166-Career-Planning-With-Your-Teens/ www.alis.gov.ab.ca www.vector.cfee.org Labour Market Websites: http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/ http://www.makingcareersense.org/ Various self-assessment websites

30. Life/Career Information A 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.pdf Career 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/ywrcc Local 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 FACT There 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 Future Steps Determine Plan and needed budget Possible 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.shtml Investigate Scholarship, Grants, and Bursaries Consider parental contributions, personal savings, loans, etc.

33. Financing the Future Scholarships and Bursaries Your School’s Career Counsellor Your work, contacts, etc. Local businesses & community based organizations. Helpful websites: http://cms.sunwestsd.ca/lewis/Grade12.htm www.studentawards.com www.schoolfinder.com www.scholarshipscanada.com http://www.sasknetwork.ca/html/Learners/financialhelp/scholarships.htm www.studentscholarships.org/saskatchewanbook.php TIPS: 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 Future Student Loans Applications 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 Discussion Question and Answers Wrap 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