Read About Occupations
The easiest way to learn about an occupation is by reading about it. There are many career books in public and school libraries. A lot of information is also available on the Web. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes career information geared specifically to students.Live It
While reading about an occupation may be easy, it can also be ... well ... not very interesting. Kids like hands-on experiences, where they can learn about an occupation by talking about it or better yet experiencing it.One way to experience an occupation is through job shadowing. A child can visit an adult at work to see what the day to day activities are.
In 1993, the Ms. Foundation for Women created Take Our Daughters to Work® Day. Held annually on the fourth Thursday of April and renamed Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, this special day is dedicated to helping girls and boys learn to work together "to bring about a more equitable world — at home, at school and in the workplace."
Many communities have career clubs to help children find out about career possibilities. Presenters come to club meetings to tell members about their jobs and field trips may be arranged for members to visit work sites. Youth organizations, such as the Girl Scouts may incorporate a career component into their programs.
