Penn State revives ‘Bring Our Children to Work Day’ after 10-year hiatus. What to know
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- Penn State’s “Bring Our Children to Work Day” set for April 13 at University Park campus.
- Kids in grades 2–12 can join parents/guardians for tours, activities, breakfast & lunch.
- Full-time employees can register free.
After canceling formal activities related to “Bring Our Children to Work Day” in 2016 due to budget constraints, Penn State announced it will return this spring.
University Park employees can bring their children in grades 2-12 to work with them on April 13. Participants will start their day at the Bryce Jordan Center with breakfast and a welcome from Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and other “special guests,” a university release states. The Nittany Lion and Penn State cheerleaders are scheduled to be around for the special day.
Throughout the day, children and their parents/guardians will have opportunities to participate in various activities on campus, including tours of the Penn State Bakery and All-Sports Museum. Lunch will be provided at the BJC and participants will end the day by visiting their parent/guardian’s work unit, if applicable, the release states.
Commonwealth campuses will also have a Bring Our Children to Work Day, although those dates and activities will vary across campuses. Many campuses will hold events on April 23, the release states, to align with the national date.
All full-time employees across university locations are able to participate at no cost to the family. Registration, which is required to participate, is expected to open in the coming weeks, the university said.
Jennifer Wilkes, vice president for Human Resources and chief human resources officer, said in the release that she hopes families save the date on their calendar and register for the event.
“This free event gives children and dependents the opportunity to get a glimpse of what their parent or guardian does and how they contribute to the University’s missions while broadening participants’ view of possible career paths and demonstrating the impact of Penn State,” Wilkes said.
The university has an FAQ available and more information on its human resources website.
