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Informational text taken from the Job Shadow.org Web site.

Job shadowing is an academically motivating activity designed to give kids an up-close look at the world of work and to answer the question, "Why do I have to learn this?" Students "shadow" workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job. The students get to see firsthand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace.

Job shadowing is a win-win situation for all involved! Each participant gains unique benefits from job shadowing:

For Students:

• Provides an answer to the questions, "Why do I have to learn this?" and "Would I want to make this job a career?"
• Gives a view into all aspects involved in a job. Students can observe not only job characteristics and responsibilities, but also what each profession requires on a day-to-day basis
• Lets students learn first-hand what it takes to make it in their fields of interest from the people who know best - working professionals

For Employers:

• Helps prepare the future workforce
• Shows students career possibilities in different industries
• Demonstrates a tangible commitment to supporting and improving the community
• Creates a feeling of personal satisfaction that comes from mentoring a young person
• Promotes potential long-term mentoring relationships

Check back here later as we roll out Job Shadowing for the 2008-09 school year!