GRADE 9

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY

November 6th, 2024

• Take our kids to work day is a national event that the Brandon School Division has participated in for the past 25 years. 
• It's a great day for those who participate. Former grade 9s agree that it's a rewarding and educational experience for students, parents, and employees. 
• Resources for workplaces, teachers and parents are available online at:  www.takeourkidstowork.ca  and  The Students Commission of Canada
• Questions? Contact our career tech smith.tanya@bsd.ca

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

• Ask your employer to participate
• The host can be a parent, friend, relative or volunteer
• Inquire about hosting other students at your workplace
• Return the signed permission form to the school before October 24th, 2024

PLANNING THE DAY

Before the day

• Inform your co-workers that a student (YOUR CHILD) is coming and find out if other students will be at your workplace that day.
• Find out what your employer is planning for the students, including lunch arrangements.
• Arrange for visits to other departments or sections
• Talk about what to wear
• Discuss what the student would like to do and discuss ideas with your supervisor
• Talk about the work environment (formal, noisy, casual, quiet)
• Organize some tasks and assignments

On the day

• Introduce your child to your co-workers
• If your employer has an information kit, review it with your student/child
• Explain your organization’s structure and where you fit in
• Describe how you got your job and what qualifications you needed
• Take your student/child on a tour of your building
• Assign the tasks that you prepared
• Encourage the student/child to ask lots of questions
• Provide time at the end of the day for the student/child to describe the experience

After the day

• Have your son or daughter share their experience with the family
• Encourage your son or daughter to send a “Thank-you” to the employer

Questions you may be asked

• What do you like about your job?
• What does your job involve?
• What kind of experience/education is required for this job?
• Why did you choose this kind of work?
• What new skills are you learning?
• How much could I earn in this kind of job?
• What would you change about your job if you could?
• What other jobs could you get with your experience?
• What advice can you give me about preparing for my future?