Parent Resources
2008 MnCareers Parent Guide
This Guide works to help young people take an active role in career exploration process and better understand the realities of the working world. Included are the fun activities and resources for parents and children to work on together! Download MnCareers Parent Guide below.
Download the 2008 MnCareers Parent Guide
Additional Parent Resources
Creative Job Search (CJS)
www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs
CJS helps jobseekers identify their skills and includes job search preparation tips for resumes, cover letters and interviews. Copies ($9 to $16) can be ordered at www.amazon.com Creative job search strategy training is available at WorkForce Centers.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
www.getreadyforcollege.org
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a wide variety of useful information for parents and students interested in higher education. Their website provides information about how to prepare for higher education financially, the costs of Minnesota institutions, facts about financial aid and more.
MCIS
http://mncis.intocareers.org
The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) at the Department of Education produces several useful tools and publications on careers and training. Products include Minnesota-specific information, as well as national data. Visit their website for details on their products, including the MCIS CD-ROM product.
CareerOneStop
www.careeronestop.org
This national site offers online career tools, resources, and links to local services for job seekers on the pathway to career success. Online tools include an Education & Training Finder, Employability Checkup, Skills Profiler and Scholarship Search.
College to Career*
www.collegetocareer.net
Provides personal career coaching services for high school and college students. Seasoned career coaches who specialize in helping this age group will help your son or daughter discover where he or she fits in the world of work.
* MnCareers is not affiliated with College to Career, Inc. and makes no representations with respect to its work, nor does it assume any liability arising therefrom.
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