The world of work is rapidly changing. Globalization of the economy, technology growth, and organizational changes will mean that your son or daughter may encounter work experiences and career paths much different than those available to you.
Career development has become a life-long journey. We realize that each individual must take responsibility for finding their own path or new ones.
With your help, our mission is to become the key that your son or daughter uses to open the new doors that will constantly cross their ever-changing career path.
As a parent, you are one of our most important assets. No matter how many times we are able to meet with, talk with or guide your son or daughter, we can never know them as you do. You know their hopes and dreams, their talents and weakness that will influence their decision making.
Career planning has become a dynamic, developmental process that occurs over the lifetime of the individual. We would like your help in encouraging your son or daughter to think of their career path as one they are creating themselves. We encourage you to become involved in the transition called college life that will eventually release them into the world of their own making.
We encourage you to contact and assist our office over the next few years.
Making the Transition Easier
Empowerment
- Foster self-assessments and analysis
- Support independent thought
- Help explore career fields
- Allow self-expression
Encouragement
- Praise Personal responsibility
- Express an interest
- Actively listen
- Mentor your children
- Promote out-of-class learning
Example
- Mentor others
- Research your career options
- Discuss your career path
- Talk about your associations
- Reminisce about college days
- Digitize your resume