College life is a time for choices, developing new skills, and dealing with stress created by transitions...and this is what the parents must go through.

To assist you in supporting your son or daughter during their college career, we have compiled a list of web sites that contain helpful information for parents. The sites offer information on careers, decision-making, experiential education, and employment issues. Some sites are created and maintained by Gannon and some are external sites. We believe the information will be helpful as you coach your son or daughter through a successful college career.

Information Links

JobWeb Resources offered specifically for parents.

Career Action Plan Resources and services of the Career Development office designed to help your college student explore career options and make good decisions.

Information for Parents Resources regarding educational planning and career development.

Scholarship Search Comprehensive guide to scholarships available through The Pittsburgh Foundation.

The Family Corner Career Development and Resource Center for Families.

What Can I Do with This Major? Lists career areas and typical employers associated with numerous majors/degrees.

"Letting Go" Resources

When Kids Go to College: A Parent's Guide to Changing Relationships/Barbara M. Newman, Philip R. Newman

Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years/Karen Levin Coburn, Madge Lawrence Treeger

Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years/Helen E. Johnson, Christine Schelhas-Miller

How to Survive in an Empty Nest: Reclaiming Your Life When Your Children Have Grown/Robert Lauer

Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College/Patrick Pasick

Empty Nest, Full Heart: The Journey from Home to College/Andrea Van Steenhouse, Johanna Parker

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Updated 04/08/08