During the month of June, guidance lessons will focus on career awareness. Students will have the opportunity to learn about their own interests and how it relates to a variety of careers. According to America's Career Resource Network, parents can also help children identify and pursue interests as the first step in career exploration.

Check out the following career-related web sites for further information:

Virginia View
www.vaview.vt.edu

America's Career Resource Network
www.acrnetwork.com/parents.aspx

Career Parent Magazine by Bridges.com
careerparent.bridges.com

Essential Skills for the 21st Century Workplace

Communication
Creative Thinking
Problem Solving
Responsibility
Self-Management
Leadership
Money Management
Computer Literacy
Teamwork
Mathematics
Decision Making
Knowing How to Learn
Sociability
Integrity/Honesty
Working with Diversity
Time Management
Organization

Source: Fairfax County Public Schools Career Connection