Take Our Kids to Work is an annual national program in which Grade 9 (or equivalent) students are hosted by parents, friends, relatives and volunteers at workplaces across the country every November. The program supports career development by helping students connect school, the world of work, and their futures.
It is an opportunity for students to explore career options through:
- Understanding the importance of staying in school by learning first-hand what skills are required in today’s workplace
- Thinking about what aspects of their “work day” they liked and what they didn’t
- Exploring career options and gaining a better understanding of just how many career choices are open to them
- By spending a day in the life of a working adult, they develop an appreciation of their parents’ work and motivations
- To understand the jobs of their parents and to make informed decisions about their future career
In support of this program, HLI would be excited to host a half-day session for the upcoming Take Our Kids to Work Day – Wednesday, November 1, 2023 for a limited number of students. Please note students will not be left unattended while at the centre.
HLI community parents who would like their Grade 9 kids to have this experience, please send your name, your child’s name along with their school name to Ivan Leversage by noon Friday, October 27, 2023
Thank you,
Training Environment and Education Committee