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Friday December 9, 2022, 8 - 12 pm **
** Please plan to spend at least 4 hours on site.
Mission Statement:
This is a voluntary program offered to all students in BVExcel to provide further career exploration. Students will set up a job shadow opportunity in a career area of interest. A list of local businesses participating will be shared with students who complete the Job Shadow Interest Form below. Students will also be encouraged to arrange their own placements using their network which includes parents, friends, relatives, neighbors, etc. Ultimately it will be the student’s responsibility to secure a placement for the Job Shadow Day as well as provide transportation.
Information for Students:
Fill out the Job Shadow Day Interest Form with Mrs. Ingemi as soon as possible (especially if you need help with your placement).
You must complete the PERMISSION FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL COLLEGE/CAREER VISIT FORM by Tuesday December 6, 2022.
Before the Job Shadow Day:
Inform your parents/guardians & call to schedule the job shadow using the Script
Fill out the Job Shadow Interest Form to share your intent to participate and your placement information
Complete and return the Permission for Out-of-School College/Career Visit Form (at least 48 hours in advance)
Call to confirm shadow appointment (at least 48 hours in advance)
Complete Medical Authorization Form
Review Job Analysis Worksheet
Review transportation plan (parking too) & possible “dry run”
Plan appropriate clothing and lunch
Day of the Job Shadow Day:
Dress appropriately - No jeans, hats, shorts, revealing shirts, and unnecessary earrings
Turn cell phone off and have it out of sight (no texting)
DO NOT CHEW GUM
Show up on time (Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early) - If you are going to be late, or if you won’t be able to make it because you are sick or are having a problem, call your job shadow host/mentor as soon as possible and explain
Introduce yourself and ask for the person you are to shadow (host) - Greet the person you are shadowing (host) by introducing yourself as you shake his/her hand firmly, smile, and look the person straight in the eyes
Inform the person you are shadowing (host/mentor) of your Medical Authorization Form
Observe and listen carefully
Ask questions from your Job Analysis Worksheet or other relevant questions
At an appropriate time, ask for a business card
If no business card is available, it is important to get the complete name of the person you job shadowed (verify spelling), job title, and address for your thank you note
Sincerely thank the person you job shadowed (host/mentor) - Example - “Thank you very much for providing this job shadow experience; it was a great experience. Have a great day.”
Reminder: Take the Following Items with You:
Resume
Pen & Paper
After the Job Shadow Day:
Complete the reflection activity with your BVExcel Teacher
Complete and submit a thank-you letter or email to your host/mentor
Check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions!
HAVE FUN! Email Mrs. Ingemi (lingemi@bvexcel.org) with any questions.
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