Roles and Timeline for Job Shadowing Implementation

Before the Job Shadowing Experience

WBL Coordinator

· Review career assessment results.

· Identify interested and qualified students.

· Assist students in identifying career interests.

· Cultivate community partnerships to help secure contacts for students.

· Use the workplace evaluation checklist to screen potential employers.

· Orient student to expectations, including safety requirements (e.g., personal protective equipment).

· Confirm logistics, including transportation for students, parent/guardian permission, and emergency contact information.

· Encourage students to share information regarding supports and accommodations needed to be successful in the workplace so that the employer may be aware of student needs (e.g., health issues or dietary restrictions).

Student

· Finalize each student’s training agreement with the student, parent/guardian, and employer.

· Research the industry and workplace prior to the job shadowing experience.

· Identify job shadowing opportunities of interest.

· Submit required forms.

· Prepare questions to ask while participating in the job shadowing experience.

Employer

· Communicate expectations and confirm logistics with WBL coordinator.

· Communicate with staff about student visit(s).

During the Job Shadowing Experience

WBL Coordinator

· Communicate with host employer and student.

Student

· Comply with all workplace rules and exercise workplace readiness skills.

· Ask appropriate questions and engage with the employer.

· Record observations of career and workplace.

Employer

· Provide insights into various aspects of the industry for the student.

· Communicate with the student and WBL coordinator.

After the Job Shadowing Experience

WBL Coordinator

· Gather feedback from the student and employer.

· Collect required assignments and/or forms from the student and the employer.

Student

· Complete feedback and reflection assignments.

· Update résumé based on new skills and experiences gained.

Employer

· Complete feedback and evaluation forms.

Forms:

1. Job Shadowing Employer Participation Form

2. Job Shadowing Training Agreement (required)

3. Job Shadowing Observation and Reflection for Students

4. Job Shadowing Evaluation for Employers