October 19th, 2026

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in Take Our Kids to Work 2026!

Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is an experiential opportunity designed for Grade 9 students to experience “A day in the life” of a profession or workplace. The goal of the program is to help Grade 9 students make connections between school and the world of work, as they begin to think about possible career pathways. Grade 9 students can spend the day in the workplace job shadowing a parent/guardian, relative, friend or colleague. This experiential program is supported by The Students Commission of Canada SCC 2026. Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTW) has a long history of being a successful opportunity for students to gain real world experience in the workplace.
If your student does not wish to participate, they may go to school and attend their regular classes.

Please head to school-day to complete the event permission form for your student.

Another way to participate in TOKTW Day is through the resources offered by The Students Commission of Canada SCC 2026 supported by the WRDSB in partnership with The Students Commission of Canada. To support educators, families, and employers in executing TOKTW programming, SCC will develop resource guides with tools, agendas, and activities for both in-person and virtual experiences, available in English and French. To access the resources, students will need to register. Staff can also register if they wish to receive the resources. To register, visit the link here SCC 2026 and scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the registration information.

RESOURCES:
There are also resources available through myBlueprint: TOKTW myBlueprint Resource
Sample Consent form: 2026 SCC Consent Form
POSTER: Take Our Kids to Work Day

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