This paper discusses the influence of parental education on career development of youths with intellectual disabilities (IDs) in selected skills training institutions in Zambia. The phenomenological study was carried out in Kabwe, Chisamba and Ndola districts of Central and Copperbelt Provinces respectively. Purposive sampling was to select a sample of 60 respondents: parents of youths with IDs (30), youths with IDs (15) and lecturers of youths with IDs (15).Semi-structured interviews, observations and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect data. Data analysis was done thematically. The study revealed that parental education influences career development of youths with intellectual disabilities through encouragements, explanations, warning and advice. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the government through the Ministry of Higher Education should sensitize parents of children with IDs on their important role as primary educators and facilitators of their children�s career development.