Career Tech
Job Shadow Day
Job Shadow Information:
A job
shadow is a structured career exploration activity in which students play an active role in learning. The student or groups of students observes an employee at the work site to gain valuable career information. Job shadowing activities typically last from one to six hours.
During The Job Shadow Experience The Students Will:
- Observe a range of activities performed on the job
- Receive information about possible future career interests
- Gain an insight into the academic, technical, and personal skills needed for a particular occupation
- Understand the connection between school and work
Student Eligibility:
- Meet school guidelines for participation
- Obtain appropriate permission from the school and parent
The Student Will:
- Obtain parental and teacher permission to attend
- Dress appropriately for the situation/site
- Follow the safety guidelines
- Use transportation approved and/or provided by parent
- Show honesty, punctuality, a cooperative attitude, proper grooming, and a willingness to learn
- Ask relevant and thoughtful questions prepared in advance
- Confirm the date, time and place of job
Information for the Job Shadow Mentor
To enhance the students’ career awareness, Provo School District holds a Job Shadowing day at each of their middle schools. We would encourage all parents to participate in Job Shadow Day. Job shadowing is an exploratory experience where students are with a parent or adult mentor(s), for one day at the work site. These mentors provide an opportunity for students to experience the world of work and apply their education in a real world setting. This experience helps students understand the relevance of education through application.
For this to be a meaningful experience, students should job shadow someone in their career path interest area.
If you would like more information on Job Shadow Day, please contact your child’s school.
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