This guide has been produced in response to requests from parents, teachers, and counselors who use Minnesota Careers with their children and students. The parent guide is primarily for parents and guardians who would like to take an active role in their childrens career exploration, and can be used as a resource with Minnesota Careers 2002. The guide is organized into two main sections. The Parent and Student Resources section contains useful information for parents who are interested in becoming involved in their childs career exploration. Information about career exploration, financial aid, high school timelines, and more are included. The Parent and Student Activities section contains a variety of activities for parents and students to complete together. Activities are intended to increase the communication about career exploration goals and expectations. (GCP)