Parent Center

Take an active role in helping your teen explore the worlds of education and work, the career development process, and today's labor market.

You have a lot at stake in the career success of your teen. Your teen may return to you for help if they have a hard time getting started in a career. School counselors can't do it all, both because they have many students to help, and they are not experts on your teen. Young people can't do it all by themselves, since their experience in the world of work is limited.

A family's help can make a big difference!

Explore Careers with Your Teen

A family's help with exploring careers and jobs can make a big difference to teens. Learn more about exploring the world of work, taking assessments, and planning for a successful career.

Plan for Education with Your Teen

Your teen is likely to want some type of education beyond high school. Planning for your teen's education is important, exciting, and complicated. Parents can make a big difference in helping to sort it all out.

Help Your Teen Find a Job

What are some of the best ways to help your teen find a job? What are some tips for applications, resumes, and interviews? How can employees succeed and advance in their job or career?

Other Career-related Resources for Families

Round out your information in order to help your teens with careers, education, and jobs, using these websites.

Other Resources for Families

Families can use these websites to find parenting information, community resources, and a wide variety of useful information.

MnCareers Parent Guide

This downloadable Guide encourages parents to take an active role in their child or teen's career exploration process and to better understand the realities of the working world. Included are fun, age-appropriate activities and resources for parents, children, and teens to work on together.