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College and Career

 

 

Even though your child is still in elementary school, it's never too early to start talking about college and career! There are many ways parents can help children create a college-going culture.

  • Talk about your education and career
  • Discuss a variety of other careers so your child knows there are many options out there
  • Talk about your child's college and career goals
  • Introduce your child to colleges and after high-school training programs by visiting websites together
  • Encourage your child to do the best they can now in order to prepare for the future and develop his or her strengths

 

Tara Oaks Elementary Leads to...

 Middle Schools:

Collierville Middle School

West Collierville Middle School

 High School:      

Collierville High School 

 

Links for College Information

Tennessee Promise: Information about enrolling your child in Community College

Tennessee Stars: Information about saving for your child's college funds 

Tennessee Hope Scholarship: Information about money for TN Colleges

College Board Website: Information about SAT, Advanced Placement, College Planning, and College Search  

 

Links for Career Information 

Paws in Jobland: Career interest inventory and exploration for kids 

My Child's Future: A variety of activities to help your child gain career awareness 

Bureau of Labor Statistics: A wide range of career exploration videos and activities