ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADES 7-12

Research has shown that parents still have the greatest influence on their child's career decisions; yet, most parents do not know where to start when it comes to career guidance.

The Opening Doors - Helping Our Children Discover Successful Careers parent forum and tradeshow is a collaborative project of Manitoba Industry groups and their collective partners.

Join us on Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 1555 Wall Street and find out how to:

* Guide your child with career decision-making

* Assist your child with accessing Student Financial Aid

* Direct your child to free career and employment services

* Ensure your child is safe at work

* Introduce your child to the World of Work in Manitoba

* Inform your child of emerging opportunities & high demand occupations

Stay for 15 minutes or stay for the full 4 hours, this is a free come-and-go event open to all parents.

Hear from Industry Builder and Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Larry McIntosh, President & CEO, Peak of the Market, how "Parents are the key ingredient in helping their children to discover successful careers and contribute in a meaningful way to Manitoba's economy and lead full and productive lives in our province".

Other presentations include:

* Safety in the Workplace - Keeping Our Kids Safe

* Focus on the Future - Career Planning Begins at Home

* How to Access Student Financial Aid

* Technical Vocational Opportunities in Manitoba - A Growing Trend

* Ask the Expert - A panel of Industry and Career Development Professionals

All attendees will take home a free "Career Planning Toolkit"