When is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day?
The fourth Thursday in April is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
What is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day?
We ask our kids what they did at school. So it’s only fair that they return the curiosity. Across the country, parents use National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day to show their children what they do for a living.
You might ask, who wants to take their kid to work? A lot of people do. Over 37 million Americans did on National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in 2018, and that’s across 3.5 million participating businesses. Our children want to see what we do all day.
Also known as Take Our Children to Work Day, this day promotes career exploration in all kids ages 8 to 18. Participating businesses invite employees to bring their kids, nephews and nieces, neighbors, and friends for ready-made programs that teach them about their work.
Fun facts about National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day!
- Take Our Daughters to Work Day appeared in 1992 as a way to help girls work through self-esteem issues they might face at school and in a professional environment.
- In 2003, boys were included as the date was changed to Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Many companies already included boys and simply called it Take Our Children to Work Day.
- Parents are encouraged to send their children to work with other adults on different years. This increases their exposure to different kinds of jobs.
How to celebrate National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day:
- If they don’t already, ask your company to host National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
- Encourage your children’s schools to participate in the event. If your school plans testing days for this week, ask the school board to take this day into consideration in the future.
- Talk about different careers with your child. Keep your opinions to yourself, and let him or her express interests freely. As they get closer to college, use your network to set up informational interviews and job shadowing opportunities.
What’s the hashtag for National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day?
Promote early career exploration by using #TakeOurChildrenToWorkDay on social media.