Give your child a head start by preparing him for a career while he is in high school.

Try to involve your child in an internship or apprentice program (see Homeschooling High School for more info).

If your child is not interested in attending college, have him complete the Career Development/Internship (pdf document) course outline, written by Cindy Downes.

Some additional recommended resources:

Have him investigate careers that do not require a college education.

300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree by J. Michael Farr. ISBN 1563708612.

Have him explore careers:

• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Animals and Nature by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Art by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Computers by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Math by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Money by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Music and Dance by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Science by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Sports by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Talking by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Travel by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Writing by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens In Architecture and Construction by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens in Arts & Communication by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens in Education & Training by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens in Government & Public Service by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens in Health Science by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens In Information Technology by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens in Law and Public Safety by Diane Reeves.
• Career Ideas for Teens in Manufacturing by Diane Reeves.
• The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People by Carol Eikleberry. ISBN 1580080758. 1999.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: published by US Government.
• Career Pathways: an online resource for exploring careers.

Career Pathways. Career testing services. Phone 770-534-1000, PO Box 1476, Gainesville, GA 30503.

If your child shows an interest in starting his own business:

1. Have him complete the Career Development/Internship (pdf document) course outline, written by Cindy Downes.

2. Have her read books on business, marketing, advertising, and leadership. Here are some suggested books:

• Books by John Maxwell such as Developing the Leader Within You (ISBN 0785266666) and Failing Forward. (ISBN 0785274308).

• The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley, Ph.D. ISBN 0671015206.

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad and others by Robert Kiyosaki. ISBN 0446677450.

• Guerrilla Marketing for the Home-Based Business and others by Jay Levinson. ISBN 0395906253.

• Business by the Book by Larry Burkett. ISBN 0785271414.

• Wall Street Journal, Guide to Understanding Personal Finance by the Wall Street Journal. ISBN 0743216962.

• Wall Street Journal, Guide to Understanding Money & Investing by the Wall Street Journal. ISBN0684869020.

Have her complete Life Prep for Homeschool Teenagers by Barbara Frank.

For more resources, check the HSLDA website under vocation.

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