Dear Bridget -- Product Usage Bulletin for Choices Planner

May 2010

Dear Bridget,

I can't believe summer holidays are almost here! The days are getting longer and my students are itching for a break.

I would like them to use some of that break time thinking about their future with Choices Planner.

Is this a realistic hope?

Sincerely,

Sunny Daze

Dear Sunny,

Speaking of itching, the mosquitoes are returning to my backyard. Is it realistic to hope for a bite-free summer? It seems every bit as daunting as keeping students interested in career planning while they're at the beach.

However, I am reminded of this saying: "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room."

Politician Christine Todd Whitman said that first, but I think there's a lesson for all of us. Just a few small steps can keep career planning on your students' summer radar, thanks to Choices Planner's easy 24/7 access. To help you get the beach ball rolling, here are some suggestions for summer usage:

When students aren't surfing the waves, they're surfing the Web. Encourage them to make Choices Planner part of their routine by adding it to their favorites, or tagging www.bridges.com to their del.icio.us account.
Provide every student with a copy of Choices Planner's Quick Start Guide before they head out the door.
Help students prepare for summer employment by pointing them to the Getting Ready to Work activities.
Boost parental support on the home front by customizing Choices Planner's Parent Letter.
Initiate a school-wide contest to promote summer usage. Track participant progress with the reporting tools found in the Professional section.

And with that, I'm outta here! See you in August -- and don't forget your bug spray at the beach!

Sincerely,

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