Students experience fewer academic and behavioral problems because they find school more relevant and exciting. Parents gain satisfaction as children learn skills that will help them lead successful, productive lives.
Students participate in actual work experience and develop potential contacts for future jobs.
Talk to school administrators, teachers, and counselors about developing School to Work ideas at your local school. Offer your talents to School to Work, if a committee is in place. Volunteer as a guest teacher to explain a concept from a workplace perspective. Urge your employer to provide work experience or worksite visits for students and volunteer to be their mentor or supervisor. Ask your child's principal or the regional School to Work facilitator to provide you with ideas on how to become involved with School to Work.