On Thursday, April 22, parents can show their child the value of their education

DIXON, CA (MPG) - It is the 28th anniversary of a special day to take your child to work with you next week. The program was designed to be more than a career day as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® goes beyond the average practice of “shadowing” an adult. It can show girls and boys that what a parent or mentor in their lives does during the work day is important.

On Thursday, April 22, parents can show their child the value of their education, helping them discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life, providing them an opportunity to share how they envision the future, and allowing them to begin steps toward their end goals in a hands-on and interactive environment key to their achieving success.

“Boldly Moving Forward” is the 2021 theme. Participants are encouraged to post video, photos, and other online posts about how they have been influenced in their professional roles, as well as post conversation with children on topics such as Education Planning, Self-Discovery and Bullying Prevention. Please tag all online posts with #boldymovingforward.

By bringing girls and boys together, we all contribute to creating a more equitable world-at home, at school, and in the workplace. This year, we are celebrating the opportunities that girls and boys will discover and the opportunities for parents, mentors, and the community to continue involvement in this unique educational experience.

On that day, parents are encouraged to show the future generation of workers how your company affects everyday life. Coordinate interactive programs such as a roundtable discussion, provide a guided tour of the office, or have several departments conduct hands-on workshops based on their expertise. For example, girls and boys can create marketing materials with the Advertising/Marketing department, or learn interview techniques with Human Resources.

Due to pandemic restrictions, parents are encouraged to check with their boss, supervisor or company’s human resource department to ensure safety requirements are met. For more information, go to daughtersandsonstowork.org.