How can you engage parents in vocational education?

Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille

Finland

Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille is based on the simple idea that we need to tell young people about different occupations, career paths and work life. However, Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille is innovative in that it works closely with engaging parents, with the intention that parents can introduce their professions to young people.

Career Skills, Life Skills, Occupation Advice, Parental Engagement

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What does Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille do?

With research showing that 90% of young people feel uncertain about their choice of profession, it is crucial that this issue is tackled. Parents and close relatives have the largest impact on what their children choose to study, therefore, Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille see it is imperative that parents are involved in guiding how we teach about career choices. Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille have created resources that parents and schools can use, to encourage parents to share with their own children as well as their classmates about their occupations.

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2018

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Career Skills, Life Skills, Occupation Advice, Parental Engagement

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The session can be either a half day seminar, or a full regular aspect of the curriculum. It is recommended that parents are told about the idea and volunteers are recruited as early on in the school year as possible, finding a date/time for the session that works for the students, school and parents. It is recommended that parents discuss their occupation with the resources provided as aids for 20 minutes, allowing time for questions at the end. The purpose is to inform young people their own career path and everyday life at work. The presentation may be supported by a slide show, a video from the workplace, or work tools. If desired, a workshop can also be organized.

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Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille

Finland

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Ammatit tutuksi yläkoululaisille is innovative in that it works closely with engaging parents, a vital yet overlooked stakeholder.

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