Hawaii State Department of Education
Parents
Help your Child to
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to Make Career .
Decisions
Why
is my help important?
Great careers do no simply happen. That is why it is important for your child to make career plans. You are the best person to ensure that your child is making wise career choices.
- Research shows that parents have the greatest influence on their children's career choices.
- As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else does.
- You have more interest in helping your child choose a rewarding career than anyone else.
- Your child's future is too important to be left to "luck" or "chance."
Here are some important notes about your child's career decision-making process:
- Because of your child's limited knowledge about career opportunities, he or she needs guidance to choose the best educational and career path.
- Your child should explore man different careers and think about what he or she likes and dislikes about each one before focusing on a career.
- It is important to have a career plan in place before investing time, energy and money in college.
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