Take Our Daughters and
Sons to Work Day has been observed in workplaces across
America for the last 25 years. With more than 35
million participants each year, it's one of the
most successful national public education campaigns ever
launched. This year, Ellis Porter was pleased to take
part--- bringing our kids to experience a day "at
work" in our Troy and Ann Arbor offices.
The goal is to encourage "girls and boys across the
country to dream without gender limitations and to
think imaginatively about their family, work and
community lives. This national, public education
program connects what children learn at school with
the actual working world. Children learn that a
family-friendly work environment is an employer and
family issue and not just a woman’s issue. Take Our
Daughters and Sons to Work helps girls and boys
across the nation discover the power and
possibilities associated with a balanced work and
family life."
The kids showed off their artistic skills, did some
reading, learned more about what mom and dad do all
day --- the day was a tremendous success. Did
we mention the pizza and doughnuts (yes mom, we had
healthy fruit, too!)?