We understand the importance of your involvement, and request your commitment and agreement to support in the following ways:
- Remind the student to regularly check their email and voicemail for communication from the YA Coordinator and/or potential employers.
- Encourage the student to prepare and dress appropriately for interview requests. Resources are available on our website YAWISCONSIN.org or your student can also work directly with their YA Coordinator.
- Reinforce with the student that they are the future employee and that it is not appropriate nor the responsibility of you as their parents/guardian to make phone calls or send emails on their behalf. Employers are far more impressed when the students are advocating for themselves and demonstrating initiative along the professional journey.
- Prompt your student to direct questions, employment leads or updates regarding their employment status with their YA Coordinator.
- Celebrate and encourage them along the way.