October 26th, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Take Our Kids to Work 2023.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKW). If so, parents and caregivers are invited to bring their child into work with them for the day. Youth can take part in planned activities and events.
About Take Our Kids to Work Day
Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKW) has a long history of being a successful opportunity for students to gain real world experience in the workplace. TOKW also connects parents and caregivers and their Grade 9 students in a day full of fun and career exploration.
Resources from The Students Commission of Canada
The WRDSB is supporting TOKW in partnership with The Students Commission of Canada (SCC). To support families and employers SCC is offering:
- Resource Guides for Educators, Families, and Employers
- Full Day of Programming Live
Learn more on the SCC website.
Join the Conversation
If you’re taking part in TOKW, we’d love to hear about your experience! Let us know how your day went and what you learned. Use #TOKW2023 and tag us when you post:
- @WR_DSB on Threads and Instagram
- @WRDSB on Facebook