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The Parent Project

Understanding how families are navigating education, uncertainty, and the future of work.
A national listening project led by the Education & Workforce Futures Lab.
Welcome.

Hi, I'm Jennifer.

I'm inviting parents to help me with something that has become deeply personal.

As an educator, I spent years helping young people prepare for their futures.

As a mother, I discovered how incredibly difficult that journey can be.

My own son is now in his twenties, and like many young adults, he's still navigating questions about purpose, direction, and where he belongs.

That experience made me realize something.

Maybe the problem isn't our children.

Maybe we're asking them to make some of life's biggest decisions before they've had enough opportunities to discover who they are.

Before creating new programs or claiming to have answers, I want to listen.

That's why I'm inviting parents across Canada to participate in The Parent Project.

This isn't a survey.

It's the beginning of a national conversation.

It will take about 5 minutes.

Your story matters.

Tell me about your family.

How old is your child?

Tell me about your family. How old is your child?
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When you think about your child's future...

Which word best describes how you feel today?

When you think about your child's future...Which word best describes how you feel today?

How confident are you that your child has a clear sense of what they want to do after high school?

How confident are you that your child has a clear sense of what they want to do after high school?
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How confident are YOU in helping them navigate those decisions?

How confident are YOU in helping them navigate those decisions?

Which of these concerns keeps you awake at night?

Choose up to three.

Which of these concerns keeps you awake at night?Choose up to three.

Finish this sentence.

The hardest conversation I'm having with my teenager is...

Finish this sentence.

I wish someone would help me...

Imagine your child is 30 years old.

What do you hope they'll be able to say about their life?

One last question:

Would you be interested in joining a live conversation where I'll share what parents across Canada are telling me - and explore what we can learn together?

One last question:Would you be interested in joining a live conversation where I'll share what parents across Canada are telling me - and explore what we can learn together?
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Would you like to stay involved as this project grows?

Would you like to stay involved as this project grows?
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