"High school graduation sneaks up on students like a pop quiz.
Just because they know it's coming doesn't mean they're ready for it"
from introduction by Paula Squires, p.1, ruready? Life after High School, (2002 edition).

When we were kids we were often asked "And what do you want to be when you grow up?" Obviously that question isn't asked enough anymore. Before high school young people need to inventory their interests and begin connecting interests to jobs or careers. Hampton Roads is rich in post high school training and learning opportunities. Together with your kids, begin investigating the possibilities so that they can better plan and decide for themselves what path seems best for them.

For more information visit:

www.search-institute.org
www.readyva.com
www.support4learning.org
www.vacrn.net

Please review the following worksheet:

Planning and Decision-Making - Youth Exercise