Empowering Parents
As agents of opportunity that grow from our diverse communities, the SJECCD Workforce Institute team recently formed the Parent Academy in response to existing and emerging needs of communities served. The purpose of the PA is to empower and equip parents and caregivers with tools and resources necessary to increase student achievement, promote parent self-advocacy and prepare parents for employment or to be successful in college level-credit coursework. Through classes and coaching services parents gain skills to navigate the digital world, increase their employability opportunities while supporting their family to grow and thrive.
The Parent Academy strives to create a community where parents can receive support in areas such as:
Assisting children with distance learning
Managing everyday stressors
Time management tips for working parents
Keeping children engaged in the summer months
Using Zoom and Google Drive/Classroom
Navigating math and English resources for students
Career readiness including resume writing, interviewing, and job searching
Personal finance development