HELP YOUR CHILD PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND A CAREER

The adolescent years often bring stormy weather for teens and parents alike.  When you’re arguing over grades, dates, chores, or simple respect, it’s easy to lose sight of long-term goals that could secure your child’s future. But now’s the time to plan for success.  Just as President Obama has set a goal of returning America to world leadership in college attendance, you and your family need to focus squarely on the road to opportunity for your child: a rigorous high school academic program that leads not just to college admission but to college success as well.  Because equality for our kids remains a work in progress, African-American parents must be prepared to stand up for their child’s right to a good education. And that means helping them get the classes they need now for success beyond high school.

Consider this: In 1950, 60 percent of jobs were fi lled by unskilled workers, but by 2005, just 14 percent of jobs fell into this category. Today, even fewer jobs exist for people without education beyond high school. What’s more, many entry-level jobs that don’t require a college degree require the same skills all colleges require—an ability to speak and write clearly—and many occupations that may not require a bachelor’s degree nevertheless demand high-level math and science skills.

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A Guide For African Amercan Parents - How To Help Your Child Prepare for College and Career

THIS GUIDE SHOWS YOU

• Why your child needs to prepare for college and a career
• How to tell if your child’s school has college-ready academic standards
• The special hurdles facing African-American students
• How to be an effective advocate for your child