TCCP TechQuest - Teacher.Parent Resources

As a parent or teacher you play an important role in the career development of your children and students. In addition to forming attitudes towards work, they look to you for guidance and information when choosing a career.

Encourage them to research career options beyond the familiar jobs of the family, neighborhood, and every day life. Their career choice should match their interests, skills, and aspirations.
Utilize career professionals. High school students can get career information from the Guidance Counselor, the school's career center or the School-to-Work Coordinator. Every college has a career services department that is available to help students with career choices, job searches, resume writing, and practice interviews.
Persuade them to get involved in high school and college clubs and organizations. Not only will they have some fun, but their involvement will increase their confidence, improve their communication skills, and provide opportunities for valuable career experience.
Give them the TechQuest CD so they can learn about technology-based careers in Arts & Design, Biotechnology & Chemistry, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Health & Medicine, Information Technology, and New Manufacturing. Go through the links and information on the TechQuest web site with them to help them make an informed career and college decision.
View paid internship opportunities on the TechQuest Internship site.