This paper discusses the role of parental involvement in career development of youths with intellectual disabilities in selected skills training institutions in Zambia. The descriptive case study was carried out in Kabwe, Chisamba and Ndola districts of Central and Copperbelt Provinces respectively. Purposive sampling was used on a population of 390 to select 60 respondents: 15 youths with intellectual disabilities, their lecturers (15) and their parents (30).Semi-structured interviews, observations and Focus Group Discussions were used to collect data. Data analysis was done thematically. The study revealed that factors that affect parental involvement are income, parenting styles, parental education (knowledge) and parental expectations. As regards the nature of parental involvement, it was found that parents were involved in visitations, support and sponsorship of their children. However, very few were involved. Parental involvement was found to influence career development through being motivational and encouraging. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the government throughthe Ministry of Education should sensitize parents of children with intellectual disabilities on the importance of being involved in education of their children to foster career development.