"My student has no idea what they want to do."
"They picked a major, but I'm not sure they know what they can actually do with it."
"I keep sending them internships and jobs, and they don't apply."
"Every time I bring up the future, they shut down."
"I'm worried they're not doing enough, but I don't want to nag."
"I want to help. I just don't know what my role should be anymore."
Whether your student is choosing classes and majors, exploring careers, looking for an internship, or preparing for their first job, knowing how to support them isn't always easy.
Download my free Parent Guide: 10 Ways to Help Your Student Navigate High School, College & Career.
You'll learn how to help your student:
Identify their strengths, interests, and skills
Explore careers without feeling pressure to have it all figured out
Build meaningful experiences before they need a resume
Make connections that can lead to internships and opportunities
Prepare for the transition from college to career
Take ownership of their next steps—while still knowing you're in their corner
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Join me for Supporting What's Next, a practical parent education class designed to help you better understand today's college-to-career landscape and your role in helping your student navigate it.
We'll cover what career exploration should look like at different stages, why experience and relationships matter, what today's internship and entry-level job search actually requires, and how you can encourage your student to take ownership without taking over the process yourself.
You'll leave with practical strategies, questions you can use to start better conversations at home, and a clearer understanding of when to encourage, when to step in, and when to give your student room to figure things out on their own.
Tara Skredynski
Career Coach & Educator
Career Coach Tara
Boulder, Colorado
