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5 Ways to inspire young kids to think about school or career plans
#1 Role play with young kids. Whether stirring pots while playing restaurant or writing on paper while playing office…role play is probably one of the very first ways kids start thinking about future career plans.
#2 Plan an education path. Our kids started in French school – then transitioned to Immersion (English/French) school so that they could be bilingual and have a wider choice of post-secondary and career options available.
#3 Let them know the money is there for education. We just had this conversation with my teens over the weekend. We have saved, over the years, for their post-secondary education and now…while they are choosing their education paths towards their careers…they know finances will not limit their goals.
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#4 Be curious about the world. Point out jobs which connect with your child’s talents or interests.
#5 Make school and career plans a dinner conversation. Play “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and then brainstorm what time of school you might need to go to – to do that job. What type of skills would you need to do that job? What would be most/least fun about that job?
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the hardest thing for us was our daughters choice …she decided she wants a filming career…very VERY tough job market and although I did want her to do what she’d enjoy most, I am also fearful that she will now be burdened with a loan and not being able to pay it back. She’s graduated since June and is living back home and on the 15th of this month she wants to move to ON (we live in SK). She can’t get a film job here (Even though she’s done tons of filming for hockey games, Telemiracle and the great cdn race when it was in sktoon) I’m scared for her actually (I picture her as a homeless person)
I encourage my grandchildren to try everything and to do their best. We talk about things they really like.
I think it’s important to give kids every opportunity to try whatever they discover or become interested in. Don’t let doubt or fear stop you from trying something new – you never know where it might lead you in life.
I like to try and get them to explore different things, classes and books.. Keep them interested in many things
Conversations about their interest and what they see themselves doing with their school and future is a great way to open up different thoughts and ideas.
We talk about different professions, and read stories. We let her know she can be anything she wants to as long as she works hard and puts effort into it.
Show enthusiasm for their interests and encourage them to explore subjects that fascinate them!
with encouragement, support; by inspiring confidence and risk-taking; by allowing them to follow their dreams and discover new passions.
I think a Great way to incorporate this into ur family when children r a young age & make it fun is read different types of age appropriate books that talk about different jobs/careers and they can start thinking at a young age
I always tell my son and show him he can do or be anything
We encouraged our children to read, research, field visits for
Career choices they
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I encourage my son by exposing him to a range of professions and by encouraging his passion.
We chat about things that we enjoy doing and how we can help others
I love taking the grand-kids out to different places, this way they get to see different jobs, whenever there is tours of companies or new places opening up we always go. I love that most companies will take you inside and show you around. The kids love it as well as they get inspire to think out side the box!
I encourage my nieces & nephews by helping them research, visit or find out more information in anything that they show an interest in. And by encouraging to try anything out that they want to.
Twe have been playing school this summer to get her ready .
i encourage my kids to learn more about their interests, through books, going out places and learning online
I ask them what they’re interested in, and what they would like to do when they’re older. They’re both still in elementary school, so we have lots of time.
I often talk about my post Secondary education and how I really enjoyed that time and learning. Hopefully that will inspire…
We encourage our grandson to try his best and not to get discouraged if he has to try again. We ensure that he has access to lots of books, participates in team sports, and educational toys to develop his skills.
Feed their drive. Encourage, support. We have discussions all the time about her interests & the future. For example if she says she likes art, I invest in sketchbooks & supplies to fuel that passion. I also find kid workshops she can attend or summer camps that cater to her interests.
My daughters are still very young for me to talk to them about their future, their education and their career choices but I will definitely be encouraging them and helping them in any way that I can and tell them of the importance of their future career
We have given our boys any opportunity to explore different interests. I searched for every free program or activities and then we have paid for others. We let them find what works for them. They know they have to work hard no matter what they are doing. We let them know there is money put away for their education and we have talked about family members that have gone to university and their success.
We sometimes talk about such subjects on our walks, in the car or when we snuggle.
We talk about being realistic, the importance of education, what is a pension plan, what are wage differences etc. We also talk about hobbies vs income generating work. They are all very young so no major decisions to be made for them at this time.
We talk about career choices all the time. We’ve made sure our kids know that University is a great choice but not the only choice on their road to careers. I love suggesting a career to my kids that they’ve never thought about. It always gets them thinking and asking questions.
~Jonnie
We often talk and about what my daughter wanted to do after she finished school. I offer up a wide range of job possibilities and what type of education she needs for them.
I encourage the grandkids to explore the different and vast opportunities that are there for them. The only one who has shown any interest is my six year old grandson who currently wants to be a car sales manager just like his dad
We talk about what they would like to be when they grow up and how they think that they can achieve these goals.
We often chat career choices with our granddaughters and we have told them there are so many choices today and that they can do anything
I love take a child to work day! I encourage them to check out what other people at the workplace are doing as well.
I inspire young kids to think about school or career plans by encouraging exploration of all career paths they may be interested in. Encouraging volunteer work in a career they are interested in is also a great idea.
I think its best to insipre youth by figuring out what they enjoy and what thier learning style is and then apply whatever relevant information you can accordingly!
I encourage her to explore different activities that she may like or get to like.
When my children were growing up we talked about what they wanted to do after they graduated. I encouraged them to save towards their education as I was a single parent and knew I could not completely pay for all their secondary education. We also talked about keeping their grades up so they would have a choice of any school and it would also help them get scholarships.
I now talk to my grandchildren and tell them about their parents and how they all followed their own career paths and because of hard work they all got the jobs they always wanted.
We talk some about what we wanted to be back when we were in school. We also ask her frequently what she thinks she wants to do and her goal hasn’t changed in four years.
I let my kids try new things, sign up for a new sport to see if they enjoy it
that would be great
I just encourage them to do their best and to read…I think they are too young for me to be pushing school beyond their current grade or pushing them to decide what they want to be when they grow up. Currently my 6 year old wants to grow up to be a cat (at least he has a goal lol)
We read books that showcase various types of careers, and talk to people about their jobs (i.e. dentist, firefighter, teacher, whoever we meet!)
lots of encouragement, support, dialogue, and leading by example
be encouraging,
Encourage kids to try all sorts of different things so they can learn what they like and dont like, or what they are good at!
I encourage my kids to sign up and try out a lot of different activities to see what inspires them.
I encourage them to try and explore different things
I encourage them to follow their interest and try to let them know I notice when they do something well.
I encourage young kids to think about school or career plans by encouraging them to explore the world in general through reading, activities and discussion.
I encourage my children to be the best that they can be and to work hard. I tell them not to sell themselves short and that education is very important and to pursue their dreams.
i inspire by being a good role model and supporting their talents
My daughter has chosen to take acting in college, I’ve always support her but advised her to also take a business management course as well ,or an accounting courses to manage her money and business in the future if acting career works out for her or if she decided later not to be on the stage but behind the curtain
I ask them openly what the like and don’t like at school
I always encourage my kids to share their thoughts. Keeping communication open at all times while respecting their privacy.
We talk about different jobs and what skills someone should have for them.
I just encourage them to discover themselves and find their interests.
My children are inspired by the people they talk to about their own careers……
We always inspired our kids to think about school by modeling it’s importance.
I encourage them to follow their interests.
I talk to them about various careers
We read lots of books with different careers in them so that they see that there are so many options out there.. it’s a jumping off point to start questions..
We always played pretend and we did all the different careers doctor teacher farmer etc. We also taught about money and how much things cost.
I am always sure to remind my kids that they can be absolutely anything as long as they are willing to work hard to achieve their goals
I like to encourage them to explore activities they like and try new activities, even if they think they won’t like it.
Start learning about spending wisely
with lots of encouragement, support!
I was told years ago perseverance wins success
If they like a certain hobbie I encourage them to stick to it and apply they’re best to it!
I encourage kids to have a positive outlet, a hobby or sport to bring happiness and also encourage good study habits
I like to get them to read as much as possible. It opens their minds to all kinds of exciting lives.
I tell them the benefits of school and how a good education leads to a good quality of life in the future! We talk to our kids about their interests and what they want to be when they grow up and how education plays a vital role!
My 10 yr old niece has a gift of patience.
I encourage them to follow their interests and we talk about what they want to become later in life
I make sure to exposure them to all kinds of situations; when the boys were little I would take them to museums, exploring the environment, even used to take them to the police precinct or fire house for tours.
I support and encourage their interests, and expose them to new and fun things.
I encourage kids to find try different things and find out what they like. I always tell them that if you ever find a job that you love, it won’t ever feel like work.
Hands on experiences and opportunities like take your child to work day. I think when kids can actually experience their interests it gets them thinking about their future.
We talk about the fun things that happened at school & work & talk about what is needed to do certain jobs.
We used a female engineer for our house reno…I could see the wheels turning in my toddler’s head.
I think the best way would be to expose them to the working world and let them experience things.
Reading is a must for good school grades and a good career
Let them enjoy new things to spike their interests!!
I think leading by example – not grumbling abour your day if it wasn’t perfect but focusing on the positive parts helps!
I encourage my kids to think about the things they love to do and are interested in, especially with university/college and the costs associated in going.
I have always told my kids they can be anything they want to be but it takes hard work. I encourage them to follow their interests .
My granddaughter wants to be an writer. She is 13 and she writes good stories.
Another way is to give them books to read that talk about different careers in them.
Give your child the opportunity to explore different careers through visiting and observing or in some causes hands on experience
I have them read a lot which opens their imaginations.
I encourage my grandchildren to go their best.
Making learning and experiencing new things fun and interesting is a good start. Travel often expands the mind and making it a learning experience by discussion.
I tell my grandkids to do whatever interests them career-wise….they’ll be happier with themselves
My husband and I talk about our experiences in university a lot plus we have 2 friends, a fireman and police officer, that our kids have seen on the job quite a bit
I think it’s important to give kids opportunities to try new things, so they can decide what they like, don’t like and what they are good at.
I encourage my kids to try new things, they might discover something they really like and are good at
We try to expose our kids to as many experiences as possible so that they can try out new things and see what it is they really like.
By providing them with information and answering questions.
exposing them to different experiences and activities
Honestly I will not and do not put any school or career stress on my children . I see no reason to even start talking about it until they are first year highschool . Children are meant to be children . I will guide and coach and we will explore likes but I will never and did not with my oldest do anything to make them stressed for no reason or feel unfounded pressure .
the main thing is that I don’t stifle their interests but at the same time I try to introduce them to new activities :music, theatre, nature, science, etc.
it doesn’t matter to me if they are male or female – they can be a firefighter or a ballerina
I talk to my girls every day about school, and occasionally speak to them about what they would like to be when they grow up. I encourage them to try their best, ask for help, and not be discouraged when they aren’t able to do something right away.
I tell them they can achieve anything they want with hard work and determination
Educate them and encourage them!!!
We often ask our oldest about what he wants to be, we discuss what it will take, we talk about university and how important school is
Our kids are still quite small, but we inspire them by talking about all the different career possibilities out there, and letting them imagine and pretend play about different options. We don’t dismiss any of their ideas either, no matter how crazy they are – sometimes even crazy ideas can lead to real possibilities! My mom always talked down about the different career options I talked about when I was young (“there’s no money in that,” “you can do so much more than that,” “you don’t know enough about that” etc…) – I never want to do that to my kids because I passed up a lot of career options I think I would have really liked, and been really good at, because of the negative thoughts that I developed.
I encourage them to meet with professionals who can guide them
I encourage them to read every kind of book to get them interested.
We inspire by being good role models ourselves. We offer them opportunities for learning new things indoors and outdoors. We encourage reading and trying different things to see what they really enjoy doing.
I have always tried to give my kids lots of opportunities to experience new things to love or hate , let them be themselves and encourage them to try new things
You can talk about friends or family members and their careers.
We inspire by modeling the importance of school.
Give your children lots of encouragement!!!
I tell them they can do anything
I encourage my daughters to explore different things so they can find something they really love.
I’ve encouraged my kids to follow their passions. I’ve also encourage them to try new things.
We go on local trips so they are exposed to different lines of work
start at a highschool and have them thinking of what they would love to do.
I encourage my kids to get involved in all activaties to make school fun and do their best. Not any body elses best. but their own best.
I get them to try new things and get involved in school activities.
I encourage them to not be afraid to try something new.
I inspire kids to think about school by making it a priority for my children.
We have talked about their futures from the time they were very small, in order to encourage them to think about what they want.
I encouraged my sons to do well in school so they cold have any job they wanted.
I keep her interested in clubs and activities outside of school that foster her interests.
Our grandchildren participate in after school activities that they learn while having fun
I talk with them.
Tell them they can be whoever they want to be!
I try to arrange “job shadow” opportunities for my boys whenever possible for interests they express. My oldest was interested in archaeology at one point, so I had a uni friend who is now a professor in archaeology spend time with him for two days. He really enjoyed it.
We started putting money into our children’s RESPs when they were born, and continue to do so yearly. They already have quite a bit saved up and have made good returns already on top of our contributions and the government contributions. When the time comes to follow a career path I hope this encourages them to study whatever they desire, even if it is an expensive program – we will be sure to let them know that they some financial support behind them to allow them to follow their dreams.
We like to talk about different work people can do and the things my daughter likes to do.
Having conversations about what they want to do when they are older is a good way to start.
I like to talk to them about their interests, and give them the opportunity to try different things. I’ve always had loads of books and art supplies around, too. Learning is a constant thing–for life!
We put monies away in an RESP for the kids. We encourage them to explore the items that they are good at and we encourage them to do something that they like to do.
I encourage her to talk about her favourite subjects and what she’s excited to learn!
Get the kids a special bank for education savings. When they get money from birthdays etc. have them put 5 or 10 percent of it in the education bank and once a year invest it in an education fund.
I encourage failure not as an end but as an example of effort–a success even if reflected upon.
I let them attend summer shcool so they can be inspired
My daughter is only one, but we already have an resp set up, and will be talking with her about careers as she gets older!
I tell my kids to do what they love and be their own bosses, push through fear and be happy.
I encourage Sophie to try to be anything she wants to be. She wants to be a vet.
I think fostering interests help to spark the idea of careers!
we always talk about what they want to be with they grow up
I inspired my kids by exposing them to a variety of activities and hobbies.
i have let my 2 try activities and interests that they feel they want to try..some things they like some they don’t, we don’t push them but let them and encourage them in their choices, we talk about careers or what path they may want to follow.. education and experiences are foremost!
High school provides courses that offer placement at job sites so you can decide whether you like it
We inspire our kids to think about career plans by sometimes bringing them in to work with us. I think it is fun for them to see us at work, to see what we do at work, and to see what our co-workers do at work. We usually do short visits, but my oldest once spent a whole day at her dad’s office and came home excited about possibly having a career in design one day (he designs restaurants for a living). She had to go with them because I had a medical appointment with our youngest, and I thought she might be bored after a while but she spent the day watching him work, listening to him on calls, seeing some parts of the design process, and then creating her own drawings.
Letting them choose different options and standing behind them!!
I teach my children to try their best when trying new things.
We inspired our kids to think about school by modeling it’s importance.
Encouraging them to do their best and not give up
I encouraged my children to find a career in a field they like and have a great interest in
Give them lots of praise for the things they do and attempt to do.
as they are older career expo days are great
I try to expose them to many types of careers so they can see all that there is out there and all the possibilities.
we encourage learning through play in the grandkids, we encourage them to explore different occupations
I’d say volunteering in places related to their interests.
Encouraging and supporting their decision goes a long way.
Encourage kids to learn on a daily and constant basis regardless if they are in school at the time or not, learning is fun!
I think not treating any dreams as silly – no matter how outlandish they are is important
We talk about their career plans and what they may need for schooling they type of courses and their school marks also play a role. I usually ask what they want to be and they let me know. It can be tough as career choices can change. Having a plan is always good.
We encourage them!
I always encourage my daughter to try everything and to explore as much as possible!
We talk about how much a lot of people hate their jobs, and how much better it is to have a plan and find something you love to do
I talk positive about my experiences of education which were awesome!!!
I tell them about the mistakes I made and that inspires them
Reading books on different careers that they might be interested in is a good way.
have them talk to families and relatives and their jobs
During the summer, I make sure that they still do some school work; or I turn their outdoor activities into an opportunity to learn. They get to enjoy summer and be kids, but also learn at the same time.
My partner just completed his PhD and teaches at a university – so post-secondary education is a very active part of our lives!
I like to have conversations about what I do and what other options are out there!
I tell them to explore in what they like. It gives them an idea of what their interests are and to lead life from there.
If you play the board game Life with the kids there are life choices for careers and education and they are a good chance to discuss their futures.
have the kids investigate the things they are interested in and encourage them to find information on jobs that would apply to these interest
We talk about it and encourage them to follow their dreams.
We inspire kids regarding school by modeling the importance of it.
I have mentioned that I have held many different types of jobs and my career path has changed. There is no pressure to choose a definitive path super early. I have shared that I enjoy the work that uses my talents and makes me feel like I am making a valuable contribution. Work can be fun and rewarding!
Encourage family and friends members to talk about their jobs so the kids know as many options as possible
It helps if you have a passion for something and they are able to observe this.
I’ve been trying to encourage my niece to look at the cost of the programs she’s interested in vs. the benefits to her future career.
I encourage my grandchildren to try their best.
Get them to try different things out when they show any interest in them.
I think encouraging creativity will help foster growth and potential interests
encouragement and talking to people in the industries that they are interested
I show them just how much things cost and how much one has to work to get the things they wasnt. We are huge into reading and it shows them how it opens doors for their future.
We talk about different people’s jobs.
One of my kids will be starting kindergarten next fall, so this year I am encouraging her to think about school by staying at the school playground when we drop off her big sister – we play and talk about how she will get to play there with school next year, and how the kids she sees will be her school mates, the teachers could be her teachers etc. I am getting her familiar with the location and the people so it will be less intimidating when she starts. She struggles with change, so the more prepared she can be the better her start to the education system will be.
As a guncle its not my job to be realistic so I just support them in whatever way I can and try to lead by example
We read a lot to our daughter, encouraging her to learn about different topics.
I have long discussions about their future
If your child thinks they want to pursue a certain career let them talk to a family friend in that career and encourage them to ask questions about what they do and the pros and cons of the job.
My children are young but we do talk about the value of money and hard work. We encourage them to try different things.
I inspired my children to think about school by showing interest in what they were doing.
By reading to my cousins!
We let them experiment and find the things they like. To get them back to school, we visit the school near the end of summer and play on the playground.
I inspire my children to think about school and their careers by talking to them and getting to know where their interests lie.Then I encourage them to believe in themselves and to find out how to take the right courses to follow through with what they are going to love doing in life.I think it’s important for them to realize that they should love their work and that they should never stop learning.Not all children can be leaders, but I like to encourage them to be all that they can be.I encourage them to be confident in themselves and that failure proves they were trying another step on the ladder and that’s a great step in the right direction!!
I encourage my children to try new things
the kids are encouraged to try new things even if it means being willing to fail; talk about things they’ve seen or heard of. thanks
Don’t be afraid to try different jobs
I love “take your kid to work day” because it teaches kids what the grown ups do to pay for everything and it gives them a chance to try and think about their future
I encourage my kids when they want to try somethig new, when they show interest in things.
I always inspired our kids to think about school by modeling it’s importance.
I encourage kids to do their best and try new things.
I encourage my grandchildren to give everything a fair chance and try new things
We have discussions when we see people doing different jobs when we are out and about, or on tv.
Show them lots of encouragement and let them try new things!!
I think one of the big things is to encourage them to try out anything they have an interest in and to make learning fun.
I take them to visit different schools
We talked about our jobs and jobs of people we know.
give them many options
I talk about how he can be whatever he want to be and always strive to do your best.
Helping kids with their homework helps them and will let them know you want to help them to do well in school.
I inspire kids to think about school by modeling good choices regarding school.
Finding the things they love and showing them the careers that can lead to is a fun way to get them thinking.
Get your friends and family members to take your kid to work
To follow what they like doing. Even if its art and crafts.
I think being involved in their learning helping teach them will encourage them to want to learn
When my kids were small we would walk by the police station, firehouse etc and talk about their jobs and what they would like to do someday.
For now we just try to give them as many experiences as we can.
Talk to them about what they want to be and encourage them in anything they try out etc.
Give your children every opportunity to learn with everything they do
Read books to them about careers. There is one called Community Helpers that talks about different jobs in the community in a fun way that children can relate to.
We constantly discuss different careers and the importance of education. We encourage our kids to learn new things and expand their opportunities.
teach them about the different places they can go to do different things
We role play and discuss aspects of different professions.
We discuss it often over meals
I let them talk to professional teachers
We give our kids lots of experiences in life which in turn hopefully will widen their perspectives on opportunities that may be available to them in the future.
I think reading is the key to everything
We encourage them to explore different fields of interest!
We model the importance of school.
I tell them they can do anything, be anything, choose anything…because they can.
By supporting them in what they do and would like to do.
by continually encouraging them to be all that they can be
I inspire kids by listening to them and discussing their ideas and interests with them.
You need to help them follow their dreams even if it is not what you dream for them. My son chose a career I knew the pay was poor in when he had the grades to become a Dr. or an engineer which I would have chosen for him. He went on to be very successful in what he chose and has since moved on to a different career that pays well because of what he did before.
Encourage them to try out new things and expose them growing up to different career options if you have the opportunity.
I encourage them to try different things
i also encourage them to partake in everything that is available to them to broaden their views
We encourage them to ask questions and bring them to events/places to meet people in diverse careers.
For now we just try to give them as many experiences as we can
I encouage them to save for college
I inspire young kids to think about school by keeping them up to date during the summer
I encourage the grandkids to try everything
Give lots of advice and encouragement, and having summer jobs helps them build stamina and where they want to go in life!
I think getting kids out in the world, whether it’s spending time visiting local sites or traveling and seeing everything
encourage them to reach outside the box and think about careers that will fulfill them.
Try to expose them to different learning opportunities and exposure to different careers while they are growing up is key. Encouragement is also very important!
I try and embody curiosity and giving things a chance.. so they work on exploring their interests without shutting things down right away
We stress the importance of education in our home!
We like talking about Careers and the pro,s and con,s
I inspire my children to think about school by modeling what education can do for you.
give kids every to try whatever they become interested
We inspire kids by talking about jobs we had or would like to have.
I introduce them to new activities
I always tell my children you can achieve anything you want. I also always show interest in their interests
I encourage them to try new things, sign up for new clubs
When they are older, I will ask my kids what job interests them and try to arrange for them to talk to someone in that field to see if it would be a good fit for them.
I think encouraging creativity can help spark future career goals
We read every night and talk about the things around us and how different people choose different jobs and why!
You can inspire them by showing them ways you are saving for their education and suggesting ways they can also help.
Encourage kids to broaden their horizons by getting them involved in different activities; ask questions about what they are interested in, plans for their future. Positive reinforcement.
I try to pay attention to what the little one really enjoy – what do they get excited about. I also don’t lie when I’ve had a bad day, but I also point out that sometimes that happens – so they know it’s normal!
We show the importance of education by modeling it in all we do.
Try to figure out what they’re good at and what they’re interested in. Then encourage and provide opportunities in those fields
encourage them to explore all their options, student loans are expensive, so having a good idea of whwat they want to do helps
Encourage them in the subjects they really like and enjoy.
I encourage my grandchildren to read about all ways of life.
I encourage the kiddos to explore the world; I travel with the kids to different places at least once a year, sometimes more often if my work pays for it.
I think being a supportive parent is the most important!
I encourage them to never give up!
Luckily, we have a great and diverse community to draw from. Friends and family with professional and non-traditional careers help with the dialogue. Practical and theoretical information are treated equally in our conversations.
I think making sure that you allow kids to know no dream is silly helps to foster future goals
I think it’s important to give them lots of support and encourage them to believe in themselves.
Role playing/Pretend Playing when they are young is a good way.
I take them to visit various schools around the district
Support their hobbies and interests.
When you see a subject that children are good in that they enjoy you can tell them different careers that this would really help them in. If they like sciences you might suggest Marine Biologist, Nurse, Dr., etc. Give them a wide range of careers where science might help.
Having fun while learning that’s the best way
I think it’s important to expose children to new things and experiences.
I think playing pretend is a good way for them when they are really young. Like with toys such as a doctors bag or the pretend tools, they all get to practice for the future.
Our children know that we will always try to support their decisions and help them achieve their goals.
We inspired our kids to think about school by modeling the importance of it.
keeping all options open and exploring possible careers
We encourage role play with the grandkids
Watching shows that give them an idea of what different careers are like.
Volunteering to find out what an area you would like a job in
I introduce them to different fields of studies
Some schools have career days so encourage your children to attend them.
Fi and out what their interests are.
I tell many kids that I meet about my IT career. I explain that even though they might not be interested in it, that computer skills are needed in most jobs now. I work a lot in healthcare too, and see how many jobs are available. I get asked a lot where I see future demand. Since I’ve worked in a few industries, I can tell them what I have seen.
Support them, and career days help a lot too!!
I hope I inspire the kids in my family to think about careers by playing pretend games with them where we are different professions.
I think along with schooling, co op is the best way to find out if you like it or hate it
by taking them to different places and events
I encourage my grandchildren to talk about careers that interest them !
We inspire our children to think about school by discussing the importance of a good education.
I think showing an interest in their day and work at school will help encourage them to want to keep learning
We stress the importance of education, encourage learning and trying their best.
talking about different opportunities and how rewarding a career really can be
Make sure they get lots of opportunities to try different things out while growing up.
Make they have opportunities to explore their interests!
If you have a child struggling in a subject they need for their chosen career hire a tutor to help them bring up their grades if you have worked with them and not been successful. Experienced tutors know the best training method for different learning styles. They will also let you know how the help in future.
Ask them about their favourite things.
I think it’s important to instill self confidence because I believe that anyone who has confidence is more likely to go after their goals.
I talk to them during dinner about school
I encourage independent thinking and choice but temper with realist expectations.
For now we just try to give them as many experiences as we can!
I encourage kids by asking them to tell me about what they learn in school.
If my kids are interested in something we learn about it and try to experience it if possible
I think communication is is a key component to everything
If your child makes unrealistic career goals you can suggest other careers that might be similar but more attainable.
We talk frequently now about it now that they are teenagers. I found the best was to talk about my experiences with what I wanted to be as a child and then in my teens. It allowed my kids to feel more comfortable speaking about what they want to do.
We have always told the young people in our family that graduating Grade 12 is a great accomplishment, so they can relax for a few months before they start university or college in the fall.
We inspire the importance of school by modeling it.
We make sure to listen to our children, give them our attention and eye contact, when they are discussing things that they are interested in or are important to them.
We talk about things they really like and the good and bad about them !
Talk about what they want to be when they grow up.
We read, I find that is very inspiring to kids.
Books are a great way to help inspire them!
We talk about our experiences in school and ask our kids about theirs.
GET them to try and experience a variety of things
they listen to various speakers on the importance of edcation
Let them try new things
I think in the end all you can do is encourage the children to do their best and help as much as you can along the way
I try and inspire my kids by showing them all kinds of options
Talk to them and be open about what they would like to do!!
i try to inspire my kids by giving them encouragement and push for your dreams .
For us modeling the importance of education inspires.
We as grandparents encourage our grandchildren to try everything and to do their best at everything! We love dicussing the pro,s and con,s of jobs with the kids!!
Ask them who they admire
Modelling good work habits and showing your own passions are important for kids to observe us doing.
We talk a lot about the possibilities of their future.
I think discussing the future with kids is important to help get it into their minds
Talking about it and setting up experiences for them to see what different jobs are like are both great ways.
I encourage young folks to spend some time in the environment they might choose to work in, so they can experience a bit of what it is really like instead of how they imagine it to be.
I encourage them to talk to professors
I think it’s important for kids to work part-time to appreciate the value of a dollar. This will also help them consider their future career options.
Reading is a great way to learn about a job
When your children are old enough to start thinking about colleges or universities take them to some open houses so they can get an idea about where they would like to go.
I inspire them by showing them anything is possible if you work hard
We are always discussing the possibilities.
I encourage mine by modelling the importance of education.
We talk about different careers with the kids
talking to my boys about their plans for the future, not just focusing on the right here and now
Talking to them about the future as they are growing up is key.
Giving them encouragement and choices.
For now we just try to give them as many experiences and information as we can.
I volunteer to teach programs under Junior Achievement Canada, a non-profit organization passionately committed to our mission to inspire and preparing students to succeed in a global economy.
I think taking an interest in kids school work no matter the age helps to keep them focused!
I put my kids in extracurricular activities that interest them!
by encouraging them to read, explore and imagine
We like to talk about the future and what they want to be through books, tv, and any experiences we go through (seeing a police man for example).
Mine are still at the age where they can dream so I just support and answer questions. When they get older I will talk more about pensions, benefits, finances, career vs hobby, and so forth.
Encourage your children to read so they get the love of reading as it will help prepare them for all the reading they will have to do when they train for their career.
I encourage them in their studies and encourage self-confidence.
I help them study and we visit various schools
Encourage reading
I found some books about careers that I made available to them.
Make sure that you give as much information as you can to what ever they show an interest in
I make sure to encourage them on whatever their interest is at that time and we think of jobs that pertain to what they like. I also encourage to do well in school to help them better themselves once in the work place.
Encouraging kids to think like they can do whatever career they want from the start gives them that mindset from the start
We inspire our kids by making education important and talking about it.
Encourage them whether it is for school or their future that they can do anything they want!
I like to try and get them to explore different jobs
Encourage them to read all types of books.
My children like school and we talk about the impact school can have on the rest of your life – grades and your reputation.
We support all of the innate loves of the kids, and try and connect them to the future. My niece has been fascinated by rocks since she was walking, and still is. She’s 9 now, and says she’s going to be a geologist.
I encourage the grandkids to try different things
I consistently encourage the kiddos to explore their interests; explore the details of things that fascinate them. Become masters in a topic or activity. I find that it translates into all aspects of their lives, their drive, passions, focus, etc. Makes them successful.
I think it’s a good idea to have kids speak to people having different professions so they can ask their questions and get a first hand account.
An open line of communication with your children is important. Talking to them often about their thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics helps!
I encourge them to do some research
We like to talk with my daughter about all the positive things that are happening at school and what type of things / work she loves to do
For now we just try to give them as many experiences and information as we can
I think giving kids teh chance to experience new things and see a lot of potential careers can help inspire
I think it’s important to get them involved in different groups or clubs so they can get involved with hands on experiences and to talk with different people.They can share all their likes and dislikes with their peers and teachers too.
I help my son follow his interests and do whatever I can to encourage him to find what he’s passionate about.
Provide a good area for your children to study in so they will be comfortable and want to spend time studying so they are better prepared for college or university.
Letting kids know if they work hard enough they can achieve their goals, anything is possible
to try things without feeling bad if they fail
We encourage positive feelings about school, learning and studying.
We model the importance of education for our kids.
We like to talk to the kids about what they want to be and the goods and bads of the job
Mainly talking to them.
Using the internet is a great way to teach kids about different career choices.
I think speaking positively about your own career around children can help keep them excited about the future
I actively recruit people to participate in a mentoring and job shadowing program; many of my friends and I have kids who job shadow us over the course of the year. Allows the kids to have exposure to different fields.
I encourage them to explore what they like
I encourage them to ask questions and answer them in a positive way.
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For now we just try to give them as many experiences and information as we can:)
I try to keep him interested in school and learning. If he finds something boring I try to find a way to make it more interesting
Encouraging your children to stay organized will help them prepare for college so they can pursue their dreams with a big obstacle out of their way.
I think it’s important to let kids know that there are options and that they can choose what they want to do in life. Then show them when they show an interest in something
Show them lots of encouragement and support, and help them in areas where they are struggling
We model the importance of education with our children.
We inspire the kids to think about career plans by discussing jobs
We are involved in their educations, we help with school when needed, keep up to date with what is happening at school and keep lines of communication open with their teachers.
Try exploring aot of different things
I think taking an interest in your childs education will help keep the focused and engaged
I encourage my daughters to try different things and to focus and do well in school
Do things with them that are interested in and introduce them to new ideas.
For now we just try to give them as many experiences and information as we can
I take them around various places of interests to explore
If your child is having trouble deciding what they would like to do after they graduate suggest they talk to a school counselor. They have tests they can give students to see what they are suited to and then they can tell them what schools offer the program they want to take.
My kiddos volunteer and have since they were teeny tiny. Exposing them to various types of voluntary opportunities (from hospitals, to environmental projects, to building/construction projects, to political associations) gives them the chance to meet all kinds of people in all kinds of different fields. May inspire a passion in them.
Volunteering is a great way to discover what you want to be our family has done so for the last 21 years at Homefront Cancer Services in Stoney Creek
I try to inspire my kids by giving them good advice about the importance of school and learning.Failure in trying something new is just a learning experience and I like to tell them that’s ok.Just take a step back and look at the lesson learned from that and then go forward with a new take on things.
When they are older I will encourage trying different volunteer experiences and to ask others about their occupation.
Research, research, research, it’s the key to everything
By reading, it’s so important to dream and imagine.
We try to inspire young kids to think about school by modelling it.
We love talking about all kinds of jobs….
By being there to listen to them and encourage them in anything they want to try.
Get them to read a variety of books
Make each time you visit somewhere a learning experience
By having conversations around the dinner table.
Encourage them to consider lots of options and let them know you will support them in their choices.
Give them advise and talk to them about different jobs there is in the career field
WE give them options and encourage them to do what they want to do.
Show them some options
We just try to give them as many experiences and information as we can.
Tell them that they can talk about anything and ask as many questions that the need to
If teens are interested in a certain career see if they can volunteer in a setting similar to where they may work in future in their career so they know what to expect.
Mine are too young to make a career path choice – I do take to them about reality but we also balance that with the importance of dreams and ideals. My youngest girl wants to be a singer and my son wants to work with pokemon or be a famous youtuber…there is a lot of time before I need to focus on reality. The elder one is more grounded and we do discuss career choices and advantages.
I think from when they’re little to teens they need to know the different kinds of jobs out there and expose them to as many as possible through books, internet and real life
We inspire our kids to think about school by modelling it.
I encourage my grandchildren to try their best at whatever they do
Communication. Encouragement. Participation.
We want to support our kids in whatever path they take, even if it isn’t the conventional one.
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Encourage their dreams.
I encourage my niece to do her best!
THE grandkids explore differents interests and volunteer
Reading is the best way I can think of.
we read books that showcase a variety of jobs and occupations.
I talk to kids in a mature fashion, honoring their ideas & aspirations interjecting that one needs an education & career path to achieve their dreams … everything is possible
Have lots of conversations about what options are out there for jobs and encourage them if they show interest in anything.
We just try to give them as many experiences and information as we can
I tell them about my experiences
I always ask my nephew about the future and his aspirations and try and encourage his dreams.
I think asking kids what they are interested in doing and taking an interest in their future will help encourage
I think when kids are really young, reading books about different careers gives them an understanding start
It’s good to talk to them and know their interests and what they would like to do!
Do your best. Strive to be better.
We inspire our kids to think about school by modelling good choices.
Encourage them to try out different things.
Reading is a wonderful way to inspire.
It’s important to give kids every opportunity to learn about the jobs that interest them
My kids have always been taught to take their educations seriously, as well as their futures.
Books, books & more books – the best way to help them explore their interests!
I try to motivate by my own example
ENCOURAGE THEM TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT AVENUES
We talk about different jobs we see portrayed in tv shows or movies.
The other day I left a book about careers on the kitchen table where my child will see it and take a look at different career possibilities.
telling them to do their best, practice makes perfect!
We discuss different careers
I think showing an interest in your childs school work and dreams will help keep them focused and inspired
We do a lot of talking at dinner time about what is going on in the world, what they saw during the day and how they want to be involved.
We inspire our kids to career plans by modelling good choices.
I inspire them by showing an interest in their school day, attending parent/teacher conferences, and talking about career choices and what educational path to follow to get there.
Listen and encourage
I encourage her to do her best, practice and listen to her teacher’s
We inspire kids to think about career plans by modelling good choices.
I encourage them that they can do their best and achieve anything they set their mind to do
Get them to talk about their future.
I inspire young kids to think about school or career plans by talking to them about their interests and encouraging them. We also talk about possible career paths that are available.
I inspire kids by showing interest in what they’re interested in.
Try to get the teachers to talk about the different career paths so kids get every opportunity to ask about what’s out there
We discuss the possiblilities often.
I believe asking kids about their day and taking an interest in their school can help keep them interested
Thanks for this. It is so important to make plans for the future.