The IEC Catalyst , June 2010 |
Take Our Kids to Work 2010
Hold the date!
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Take Our Kids to Work™ is an annual national program in which grade 9 students are hosted by parents, relatives and volunteers at workplaces across the country. The program supports career development by helping students connect school, the world of work and their own futures. Read more
Hold the date – Wednesday November 3, 2010
Parent Information
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.
Employer Information
Participation in Take Our Kids to Work is an ideal way to showcase your organization’s commitment to the education of young people, the workforce of the future. Young people are typically most resilient when they know that they have the support of the broader community. They also appreciate opportunities for active participation in the authentic context of the workplace.
Additional benefits for employers include:
- A chance to highlight the range of jobs available within the organization.
- An opportunity to acknowledge and support employees as parents.
- An enhancement of morale, community spirit and workplace pride among all employees.
- An insight into the important partnership between school and workplace in promoting and supporting continuous learning and successful transitions for young people.
For more information, please contact Beth Gibson at 905.529.4483 ext. 224 or via email at beth.gibson@iechamilton.ca
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