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With new technologies increasing the complexities of the workplace most jobs require higher levels of reading, communication, math and problem-solving skills than in the past. All students need the foundation of knowledge and skills that a solid education provides- not just for university and college, but also for apprenticeships and work.

Family Support

Teens greatly benefit from family support and the learning resources that parents provide. During high school you can continue to help your teen as they learn more specialized subject matter and skills, seek increased independence and strive to recognize their potential in preparation for their future.

Your Teen's Personality

Learn, volunteer, work and experience life. High school is an exciting and challenging time. Focusing your education and staying on track are steps toward achieving great results in your life.

Visit http://www.jobsetc.ca/ and click on Career Navigator for quizzes that will help your teen explore career options. Establish your team's abilities and interests and receive suggestions on occupations matching their profile.

Plus, choose an occupation and the Career Navigator will provide you with information on, wages, number of jobs available and employment prospects to help your teen make an informed decision.

Your Teen's Initiatives

High school is an exciting and challenging time; a time when teens start taking responsibility for their lives and start being adults. Encourage your teen to learn, volunteer, work and experience life. There are many ways to investigate career, education and training opportunity resources with your teen. Learn what the available options are and help your teen choose those that will give the most promising range of options afterward.

Your Teen's Life Now

Your teen's high school education and experiences are pivotal to their present and future accomplishments. Keep your teen in an advantageous position by reinforcing that high school gives them valuable skills, abilities and knowledge that last a lifetime. As well, you can help your teen hone the vital skills of independent learning - using available resources to connect new understanding to prior knowledge - to support success not only in high school, but also as your teen moves on to work, further education and managing their personal lives.

Your Teen's Opportunities

Help your teen identify, get access to and learn how to use valuable resources. Match their interests to potential career, education and training opportunities and hook up to the track that will exercise their capabilities. Assist your teen in aiming for the type of high-quality education and possibilities that suit them.