October 23rd, 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 is Take Our Kids to Work day! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 students to take part.

About Take Our Kids to Work Day

Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is a unique experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students to explore “a day in the life” of a profession or workplace. The goal is to help students make meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world of work, as they begin to consider future career pathways.

Grade 9 students may spend the day job shadowing in the workplace of a parent, caregiver, relative, family friend, or colleague. This long-standing initiative has proven to be a valuable way for students to gain real-world experience and insight into various careers.

If a student chooses not to participate in TOKTWD, they are expected to attend school and follow their regular class schedule.

Another way to engage in TOKTWD is through the virtual and in-person resources provided by The Students Commission of Canada (SSC 2025). In partnership with WRDSB, SSC is offering resource guides to support educators, parents, families, caregivers, and employers in delivering meaningful TODTWD programming.

These resources (available in both English and French) include:

  • Planning tools

  • Sample agendas

  • Interactive activities

To access these resources, students and staff must register.

Visit the SSC 2025 website and scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the registration form.

 

Additional Resources

Students can also explore career planning resources through myBlueprint: TOKTWD myBlueprint Resource.

 

Consent form: 2025 SCC Consent Form

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