Job Shadowing

Kannapolis City Schools Career & Technical Education students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) at A.L. Brown High School have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing experiences that will serve as exposure to a possible career area for the future. 

Job shadowing immerses students in the world of work where they can get first-hand information about job skills and careers. By bringing students into the workplace to see a professional at work, very real and tangible options come alive for students. Job shadowing provides exciting reasons why students should apply themselves in school. It creates a critical link between education and success.

The student is ultimately responsible for securing and coordinating the job site where the job shadow experience will occur, with guidance and assistance from school staff. 

Goals of the Job Shadow Experience:

• Demonstrate the connections between academics and careers and help students learn by making their class work more relevant.

• Introduce students to the requirements of professions and industries to help them prepare to join the workforce.

Workplace and Mentor Benefits:

• Showcase your place of work by increasing visibility in your community

• Prepare our future workforce

• Inform students about careers in your industry or line of work

• Introduce the world of work to a young person in just a few short hours

• Make connections for future work-based learning opportunities

Students should review the professional and student requirements for job shadowing prior to applying. Community and business partners may contact the Career Development Coordinator, Miranda Farmer, directly to discuss placement and partnership opportunities.