Parent's guide to college and careers : how to help, not hover / Barbara Cooke, M.A.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cooke, Barbara, 1951- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College majors.

Vocational guidance--United States.

Vocational guidance.

Occupations--United States.

Occupations.

College choice--United States.

College choice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : JIST Works, [2010]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Parents have good reason to be concerned about their kids education and career decisions. A changed job landscape and burdensome college loans loom for many young people. This practical resource helps parents guide their children toward college and occupation choices relevant to todays economy, without micromanaging or hounding.

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Preparing for College

and Beyond!; Chapter 2: Partnering for Success; Chapter 3: Getting Real About the 21st Century Job Market; Chapter 4: Assessing for Strengths; Researching and Interviewing for Information; Chapter 5: Turning Talents and Skills into Jobs and Careers; Chapter 6: Choosing a College Major; Chapter 7: Going Away vs. Staying at Home; Chapter 8: Calculating College Costs; Chapter 9: Navigating Through High School; Chapter 10: Taking a Different Path; Chapter 11: Moving On from College; Chapter 12: Summary; Appendix: College-Related Acronyms

Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-283-24603-1

9786613246035

1-4571-1429-1

1-59357-798-2

OCLC:

755415779