Date: Thursday, February 26,  2026

The job shadowing program is a career exploration activity providing an opportunity for eligible students to "shadow" an individual for a day at his or her workplace. The experience allows the student to observe the tasks and responsibilities necessary in a particular career cluster, field or specific job. 

Employers sign up to Host a student (s) - Job Shadowing Interest Form

Who: Juniors and Seniors will receive a link via school email that will include information about the Job Shadowing Program. Applications will be accepted from TBD. Selected students will be required to complete a permission slip and training agreement.

Participation in Job Shadowing will enable students to:

• Foster career awareness

• Explore fields in which there is an interest or aptitude

• Increase awareness of business enterprises within the community

• Strengthen motivation and informed decision-making skills

Host Responsibilities:

• Assume supervisory responsibility for the student(s) during job shadowing

• Provide student(s) any specific requirements for participation in advance (office location, work hours, dress code, lunch expectations, etc.)

• Engage with student(s) directly and answer questions related to their field

• Include student(s) in daily activities to provide an authentic experience

• Do not allow the student(s) to engage in any of the hazardous activities or occupations listed in the index of Hazardous Occupations

• Complete the Attendance Verification Form provided to you by the student(s) so they may return it to their school to confirm their participation

• Provide feedback about experience as a host by completing an evaluation form 

Suggested Activities for a Business:

• Ask/allow student(s) to interview you or members of your team

• Include members of your team/office/organization 

• Arrange a rotation of activities within your organization (if applicable)

• Provide student(s) the following information about your career and work site: Education, training, and/or apprenticeship requirements

• Occupational forecast for opportunities in your job/career/field

• Challenges related to the career

• Activities of a typical day "at the office"

• Allow student(s) to attend collaborative meetings or other activities that will help them learn about your team structure and how you interface with other employees

• Have a resource guide or other materials available for the student(s) to view 

• Allow student(s) to assist in activities when appropriate to provide a "hands-on" experience

• Provide a tour of the facility to give students an idea of how the organization works

• Provide information on the job application process (what is expected, how to apply, etc.)

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