Partner in Education's Career Shadowing program is an opportunity for Rockwood high school juniors to visit a workplace and observe a specific career field.

Students are linked with a professional in their field of interest and shadow that business partner during a business day.  Shadowing visits typically last 4 to 6 hours and expose the students to as many aspects of the career as possible.

Becoming a business partner for Career Shadowing will enable you to personally expand a student's awareness of a career path.  Career Shadowing is not a major time commitment, but very beneficial to students as they begin formulating their career ambitions. 

Career Shadowing Benefits:

*         It helps establish an organization's image among students.

*     Prepares young people for the future work force.

*     Provides a rewarding personal experience for employees.

*         Provides an opportunity to personally expand a students’ awareness of a career path.

*         Helps a student pursue the education and training needed in the chosen career field.

*         It’s an exciting way to help students make the link between learning and earning.

*         Employers state that they and their employees discover new skills and talents in the process of sharing their job skills.

What is the role of a Career Shadowing Business Partner?

*         Organize a day that offers one or more students a look at a specific career, its responsibilities and the education and training requirements.

*         Schedule any tours, meetings or support activities for the day.

*         Spend one-on-one time with the student.

*         Provide the Career Shadowing Facilitator with special instructions or job site requirements.

*         Report any schedule changes to the Career Shadowing Facilitator.

*         Emphasis ways in which different academic subjects relate to work.