What Parents Need to Know
Tallo is a career exploration platform designed to help teenagers and young adults discover opportunities that match their interests and build job readiness skills. As a parent, your support can make a significant difference in how effectively your teen uses this resource.
How Tallo Supports Your Teen
Career Discovery
Tallo helps users explore career paths they might not have considered through interest assessments and real-world job market data. Many users discover exciting opportunities in fields they never knew existed.
Skill Building
Users learn to identify and articulate their strengths, building confidence in their abilities and understanding how their experiences translate to professional skills. They can also find and access over 134,000 courses and certifications to help them build the skills employers are looking for.
Real Opportunities
The platform connects users with scholarships, internships, and entry-level job opportunities from employers actively seeking emerging talent.
Resume and Portfolio Building
Users build profiles that serve as digital portfolios, showcasing their experiences and skills. They can also use Tallo’s Resume Builder to generate a downloadable resume from their profile information, giving them a practical tool for job and college applications.
Your Role in Your Teen’s Success
Encourage Exploration
Support your teen in exploring different career paths, even if they’re different from what you might have imagined for them.
Celebrate Their Interests
Help them identify experiences, skills, and achievements to highlight in their profile.
Stay Engaged
Ask about what they’re discovering and show interest in their career exploration journey.
Provide Guidance
Share your own career experiences and help them think through the practical aspects of different career paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallo safe for my teen to use?
Yes. Tallo’s platform is designed with user safety and privacy in mind. All interactions in Community are monitored, and inappropriate content is removed. For detailed information, please review:
– Stride Learning Privacy Policy
– Tallo Terms of Use
– Tallo Community Privacy Policy
What personal information does Tallo collect?
Tallo collects only the information necessary to provide career exploration services. Users control their privacy settings and can choose what information to include in their profiles. For detailed information, please review the policies linked above.
Does using Tallo cost anything?
No. Tallo is free for users. There are no hidden fees or costs associated with creating a profile, taking assessments, or exploring opportunities.
What if my teen finds opportunities in other states or far from home?
Tallo shows opportunities based on user preferences. Users can filter results by location and are never required to pursue opportunities outside their desired geographic area. The platform helps them explore what’s possible while respecting their personal circumstances.
How do I know if the opportunities on Tallo are legitimate?
Tallo vets employers and educational institutions on the platform. However, we encourage users and parents to research any opportunity thoroughly before proceeding, just as they would with any career or educational decision.
Can I see my teen’s Tallo profile?
Users can click the “Share Profile” button to copy their profile URL and share it with you. We encourage families to discuss what users are discovering and sharing on the platform as part of ongoing conversations about their future.
What if my teen is undecided about their career path?
That’s perfectly normal! Tallo is designed to help users explore their options without pressure to make immediate decisions. The career assessments and exploration tools can help them discover interests and possibilities they hadn’t considered.
How does this fit with our college plans?
Tallo supports all post-secondary paths, including four-year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and direct entry into the workforce. The platform helps users make informed decisions about their educational and career journey.
How can I support my teen’s use of Tallo?
– Ask about what they’re discovering through the platform
– Help them identify their strengths and experiences to include in their profile
– Encourage them to explore different career paths with an open mind
– Discuss the practical aspects of careers they’re considering
– Celebrate their initiative in planning for their future
What happens to my teen’s information when they graduate or stop using Tallo?
The accounts are designed to stay with the user as they progress through their career journey. We encourage users to sign up using a personal email address instead of their school email address so that they retain access to their account after they graduate. Users can delete their accounts and information at any time. Tallo’s privacy policies outline data retention practices and user rights regarding their personal information.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have additional questions about Tallo or your teen’s participation, please contact support@tallo.com.
Supporting Your Teen’s Future
Career exploration is an important part of helping teenagers prepare for their future. By supporting your teen’s use of Tallo, you’re encouraging them to think proactively about their goals and take steps toward achieving them.
Your engagement and encouragement can make all the difference in helping your teen make the most of this opportunity to explore their potential and build the skills they need for success.
This resource is provided to help parents understand how Tallo supports career exploration and readiness. For the most current information about Tallo’s features and privacy practices, please visit the official privacy policies linked above.