The College & Career Fellowship
Parent Guides
Everything below was written for families working out what comes after high school. Start wherever your question is.
Choosing a direction
Helping a teen choose a direction
7 guides- College and Career Readiness for High School Students: 10 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Choose the Right Major, College, and Career Path With Confidence
- How to Prepare Your High School Student for Their Career
- How to Choose the Right Career Path in High School
- How to Build Your Career Strategy as A High School Student
- How To Choose A College Major: 3 Easy Steps For Students
- How Can Short Term Goals Best Lead Towards Accomplishing Long Term Career Goals: A Parent’s Guide
- The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Career Strategy for Parents
Weighing college
Is college the right call, and what does it cost
6 guides- Is College Debt Worth It: What You Need to Know Before Taking Out Student Loans
- Paying For College 101: How You and Your Family Can Afford The Cost of College
- The Pros and Cons of Going to College: What Your Guidance Counselor Isn’t Telling You
- The Ultimate Guide for Choosing the Right College: Key Factors to Consider for Students
- What Classes Do You Have to Take in College? Choosing Courses with Your Career in Mind
- What Skills Do You Learn in College? The Essential Guide to the Most Valuable Skills for Your Future
Beyond a degree
Paths that don't run through a degree
6 guides- Top Alternatives to College: Comprehensive Options for Parents to Consider for Their High Schoolers
- What to Do After High School: Options for Finding Your Career
- What Are The Pros and Cons of Beginning Work Directly After High School
- 10 Best High Paying Jobs That Don’t Require A College Degree: An Alternative Route For High School Graduates
- 10 Emerging Careers for High School Graduates That Don’t Require a College Degree
- 11 Career Paths for Extroverts That Don’t Require A College Degree And Have Great Salaries
AI and the job market
AI, and what the job market is becoming
3 guidesGetting experience
Experience before graduation
6 guides- What Is an Internship? A High School Student’s Guide to Gaining Real-World Experience Before College
- How to Get an Internship in College And Choose the Right One
- How to Find Part-Time Jobs in College: A Guide for Students
- The 9 Best Jobs for High School Students with No Experience
- Are Career Fairs Worth It? Your Guide to Making Your College Career Fair a Networking Success
- Top 10 Career Fair Mistakes Students Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Work that fits
Work that actually fits
7 guides- How to Find a Job That Makes You Happy: A Guide for High School Juniors and Seniors
- How to Find A Job That Makes You Happy: The Ultimate Guide For Parents
- 10 Good Jobs for Parents: Crafting a Career Strategy That Supports Family Life
- 12 Flexible Jobs for Parents: Achieving Work-Life Balance and Quality Family Time
- 66% of Parents Are Burnt Out: Actionable Ways to Avoid Burnout and Stay Fresh in Your Career and At Home
- Re-Entering The Workforce As A Stay-At-Home Parent: Tips For Success In Today’s Job Market
- How To Manage Work-Life Balance: A Parent’s Guide to Success
Read a few of these and still unsure?
That is usually the point where a conversation gets you further than another guide.