October 30th, 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.
Parents, families and caregivers are encouraged to check with their employers to see if they are participating in TOKTWD. If so, they are invited to bring their Grade 9 student to work for the day to take part in planned activities and job shadowing experiences. Students may also spend the day in the workplace of a relative, family friend, or colleague.
If a student chooses not to participate, they are expected to attend school and follow their regular class schedule.
About Take Our Kids to Work Day
Take Our Kids to Work Day is a long-standing experiential learning opportunity that allows Grade 9 students to explore “a day in the life” of a workplace. It’s a chance for students to gain real-world experience, connect classroom learning to career pathways, and engage in meaningful conversations with family and caregivers about future goals.
Resources from The Students Commission of Canada
The WRDSB is proud to support TOKTWD in partnership with The Students Commission of Canada (SSC 2025). To support parents, families, caregivers, educators, and employers, SSC is offering a variety of resources, including:
- Resources Guides for educators, parents, families, caregivers and employers
- Student Activities for engagement and reflection
Resources are available in English and French. To learn more and access resources, visit SSC 2025 website.
Additional Resources
Students can also explore additional career planning resources through myBlueprint: TOKTWD myBlueprint.
Join the Conversation
If you’re taking part in TOKTW, we’d love to hear about your experience! Share what you learned and how you spent the day using #TOKTWD2025 and tag us:
- @WR_DSB on Instagram
- @WRDSB on Facebook
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