Parent / Guardian Materials
Downloadable Brochures
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Pennsylvania Career Resource Network has produced six high quality pamphlets that are available for downloading and distribution.
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
- Career Clusters and Pathways
- Why Should My Child Explore Careers?
- Parent Involvement = Student Success
Parent / Guardian Resources
These resources help you learn what your child's dreams are and how to support your child in finding their path on their career journey.
- America's Career Resource Network Parents Homepage
Help your children do well in school, make the most of their talents and interests, and get the education and skills they need for college and work. Topics such as starting young, school success, career exploration, beyond high school and children with special needs are addressed. Additional resources and links are provided. - "Your Child's Career" - website for parents
- Career Check
An inventory for parents and students to take together. Parents answer the assessment questions to see how well their career matches up to their interests, values, skills, and strengths, and to see how their child's interests match up to their plans for a future career.
Funds for this Web site are provided under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270) and from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education.