National polls tell us that parents are the primary influence on the career development of their children – their choices about education in and after high school and about their work.

It may seem at first glance that we end up in one occupation or another through chance. Though there is an element of chance, there is also a step-by step process of planning that can be very helpful. Following this process will increase the likelihood that your child will make choices that are more satisfying. So, the purpose of this guide is to tell you about that process and to suggest ways that you, as a family member or guardian in a young person’s life, can help.

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