Fill out and submit a job shadow request (Career Academy or Self-Request).
The College and Career Center will schedule your job shadow and communicate with you about the date, time, and your host's expectations.
You will receive a pre-excused absence form that needs to be signed by your parent and your teachers.
Research the career.
Write down 20 questions (10 from this list, 10 of your own) to ask your host.
Be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early to your shadow, dressed in business attire, and ready with your job shadow questions.
Come prepared with a notepad and pen.
Take notes! It shows your job shadow host you are interested in what they have to say.
Remind your host to fill out the student evaluation.
Take a picture! Ask your job shadow host if it is okay to take a picture with them. If it is not okay, take a picture in front of their sign.
Fill out the job shadow reflection for Career Academy or if you are doing this for your second CRLE, you will need to complete the CRLE reflection.
Write a thank you letter following this template. Your thank you letter is due 3 school days after your job shadow. Please turn it in to the College and Career Center.
Remember, you do not receive credit for your job shadow until you turn in your reflection and your thank you letter!