When you’re homeschooling in Canada, your children will have just as many (or more) opportunities to pursue their interests for a career after their home education. Some go on to university, college, and other post-secondary institutions, often performing well above their public-schooled fellow students. Others start businesses, join in a family business, or take a variety of other paths. There really is no barrier for the home educated to enter into whatever career path they want!
In fact, most homeschooling parents will agree that their children are much better equipped to transition into adult life and pursue whatever they desire in life. This growing series of articles is evidence of that. Scroll through these articles to discover career path options, business pursuits, entering university and colleges without high school credits, and many more experiences that will encourage you in leading your children to discover the path God has for them.
The best way to learn is by doing. Whether you’re a teen looking for some business ideas to run with or you’re a parent of a teen looking to encourage your child in entrepreneurial skills, you’ll get what you need here. Build a business for profit and for hands-on skill building—both result in a rewarding experience.
Transitioning from high school via home education to out of the home post-secondary is a time of change for all family members: the graduate, parents, and siblings. Luckily, following home education in Canada, there are many options for post-secondary available. To help make the transition smoother, here are a few suggestions I would like to share with homeschool graduates and their families."
Many life skills are exhibited in the creation of a business: communication, keeping financial records, budgeting, creative thinking, setting priorities, and self-initiative. Of course, there are others, but these six are the ones that are very important and can be applied to and useful in any business. It may take some time to develop and master some of these skills, but knowing you have these skills will serve you well in business and also in life.
The influx of new homeschoolers flooding Facebook groups since the pandemic was declared has exposed one of the greatest insecurities among parents considering home education—ensuring their children are accepted at college or university. These doubts keep already-homeschooling parents up at night too, but in fact, there are a number of ways to access post-secondary education in Canada without a high school diploma. What I offer in this article is a personalized version of how our daughter was accepted at university before mature student age and without any high school credits.
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can prepare your children to directly assist them in the career path they are thinking of pursuing. Even if they aren’t really sure about what they’d like to do, you can help them explore possibilities and direct them to certain experiences in preparation for the many facets of adulthood.
Many beginning homeschoolers wonder what’s in store for their children after finishing high school. They wonder if their children will have the same options as students who had a public education or if they will even be accepted into college or university. Thankfully, there are many opportunities available to those with a home education in Canada than most realize. Take a look at the options in this article, and be encouraged to keep on teaching your kids at home and learn how you can prepare them for the road ahead.
Careers in Music
Do you have a child who enjoys music and is expressing an interest in learning about careers in music? There are many options for careers in music. Take the time to explore the options and possibilities of a career in music with your child. Being able to use and share one’s skills and enjoyment of music can help lead to a fulfilling music career.
Whether you are a parent or student looking for higher education avenues, use the information below to be encouraged, inspired, and motivated to get more clarity on what a career in the arts can include and how to prepare for a rewarding work life.
When my daughter was considering her future plans after graduating from her homeschooling studies, we faced several challenges on our journey to post-secondary education. Here are a few suggestions that may be helpful for you and your family.
I started my homeschool journey quite late, at 9th grade to be exact, but it was the best thing that my mom could’ve done for me. When I came into the homeschool world, I was so behind public school standards, but with some determination and my family’s belief in me to do the work, I set out to work toward a high school diploma.
From being elected President of the TWU Student Association to being at the top of their classes across our various faculties, home-educated students are among our highest achieving students at Trinity Western University.
As homeschool families, inherent in the way we teach our children, we are actually preparing them for a future of success whether in skills and trades or in a university setting. I would definitely have to say that one option is not better than the other. And personally, I would rather see my adult child love Jesus with all his heart in any kind of job than watch that child become a very successful or intelligent hedonist.
