The Real Game

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your son or daughter, or a young person who looks up to you, is participating in an experiential career program called The Real Game. Its goal is to help young people dream about the future they want to create for themselves, and prepare for success in their adult lives and careers. Participants may bring home exercises that you can help them understand. You may also be invited to attend class events.

During the program, participants will:

Play the role of an adult character in the 21st century workforce

• • Learn about many aspects of real life that you and all adults face regularly

• Hold a job and balance work and other aspects of their character’s lives • Budget for housing, groceries, transportation, and other needs • Learn time management, goal and priority setting, and problem solving • Learn new skills and knowledge they will be able to use lifelong

Participating in The Real Game allows participants to: • Explore aspects of adult life in a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment

• Realize the importance of mastering essential workplace skills, knowledge and attitudes

Understand the value of work and the importance of lifelong learning, teamwork, positive attitudes, and good character

• • Learn to balance work, leisure, and other life roles

• Learn how success in school will impact future work and lifestyle options

The involvement of community members, particularly parents and gardians, is an important part of The Real Game. You are living the reality they will soon enter, and be expected to navigate successfully. You can help answer questions and provide critical guidance. In most cases, young people participating in The Real Game gain more respect for the adults in their lives.

If there is anything you want to discuss about The Real Game, or ways you provide support, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Megann Orendorff