| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
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| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Homeschooling Special Situations Preparing for Life (in the "Real World") ...with or without college by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 Career choices, life skills... there's so much to do! "What You'll Wish You'd Known" by Paul Graham, the high school graduation speech he longs to give Life Skills for Kids: Equipping Your Child for the Real World by Christine Field -- Christian-focused book of tips and lists for parents of toddlers to pre-teens, written by a homeschool mom Cents-ability -- a program from the Girls Scouts of America The ABCs of Life : Lesson One: The Skills We All Need but Were Never Taught by Jon Oliver and Michael Ryan -- discusses many of the essential elements that are needed for a child to grow into an effective, caring adult and helps adults know how to teach their children about vital personal qualities such as self-control, self-confidence, personal responsibility, problem-solving, and cooperation. Life Prep for Homeschooled Teenagers by Barbara Frank -- a curriculum for teaching life skills to high school aged students, includes hands-on projects and writing assignments for buying a car, finding health insurance, using credit, etc.,written by a homeschool mom Real Life 101: A Guide To Stuff That Actually Matters by Derek Avdul and Steve Avdul -- a reference book of practical adult knowledge such as how to budget, buy or lease a car, set up health insurance, etc. The Teenager's Guide to the Real World by Marshall Brain -- a book with many chapters available free online Autodidactic Profiles: Self-Educated People Who Have Made a Difference by Charles D. Hayes, lifelong learning advocate 10 Tips to Secure a Management Position without a College Degree by Steve Olson What's Wrong with Vocational School? Too Many Americans are Going to College by Charles Murray How At-Risk Youth can Develop a Career and be Productive a motivational brochure by Captain Bob Web, discusses how kids labeled failures in the school system can find motivation and develop successful careers outside the system (discusses homeschooling on page 18) What Do You Like? from the USBLS -- a teen-friendly website that summarizes the info found in the US Dept of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (see below), helps narrow down possible career choices US Dept Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook -- training and education needed, earnings expected, job prospects, what workers do on the job, typical working conditions (choose from occupations listed on the menu to the right, or search a particular job) The Career Interests Game from Western Illinois University,based on Dr. John Holland's theory that people and work environments can be loosely classified into six different groups. Typical occupations (both degreed and non-degreed) are linked to each type, and also links to careers associated with each major (under "What can I do with this major?). Also, check with your local college career centers to see what free resources it provides. Career Cruising -- a professional quality interactive career guidance software available by subscription, pricey but a 30 day trial available, also check to see if available at local libraries and college career centers In Their Shoes: Extraordinary Women Describe Their Amazing Careers by Deborah Reber and Lisa Fyfe -- interviews women about their careers and how they got there "...an astounding amount of information from women across the globe in a variety of career fields..." The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One by Margaret Lobenstine -- "...shows how you can have it all and create a structure for yourself that blends your many talents, abilities, and intelligences into one vital and satisfying lifestyle..." Career Vision -- a consulting service that will assess your student's career aptitudes and help them with career planning Gettech.org -- info on careers in the manufacturing industry (degreed and non-degreed) Homeschool Graduates Enlisting in the Military from the HSLDA Monyopolis -- free online game promotes math and money skills needed in real life financial planning Investing for Life: Youth -- complete personal finance and investing self-study course for young investors from the NAIC Foundations in Personal Finance: Homeschool Pack by Dave Ramsey -- empowers students to make sound financial decisions for life Reality Check -- how much will your "dream life" cost you? gives a tally of monthly expenses and examples of kinds of jobs that pay in that range Taking Charge: Resumes That Work by Larry and Susan Kaseman Related Issues Becoming a Man: The Views and Experiences of Some Second Generation Australian Males by David Crawford, University of Western Sydney -- a study asks men when it was they became "men"... Emotional Literacy by Steve Hein -- identify and communicate feelings Respect, Values, and Emotions... -- from the University of Illinois Family Works program Respect by Steve Hein -- what it is and isn't, how to earn it, how to show it (for parents as much as teens ;-) Headed for College? The Diner's Resources and Tips for Homeschoolers preparing for college |