Job Shadowing

Job Shadowing for Juniors will be during Fall 2023!

 See Mrs. Simpson-Coble, your CDC, or pick up your Job Shadowing Applications outside of her office in Student Services no later than TBD.    Late forms will not be accepted.  Our CTE Team will do our best to get you an in-person placement for your job shadowing.  However, please realize that Covid-19 restrictions may necessitate an alternate option such as a field trip or virtual experience at a later date.

Job Shadowing Responsibilities

Job Shadowing is a short-term (usually a half day) educational experience that introduces an individual student to a particular job or career by pairing the student with an employee of a business, industry, or agency. By following or "shadowing" the employee, the student becomes familiar with the duties associated with that occupation, the physical setting of the occupation, and the compatibility of the occupation with his or her own career goals.

Rationale of Job Shadowing

Shadowing develops an awareness of the educational and technical skills required for entry and advancement in a specific occupation. The student becomes familiar with the work-site environment and the job-related characteristics of the specific job or career. Shadowing provides students the opportunity to discuss areas of interest or concern with the employee in the "real world" occupation they are shadowing. By providing a relevant experience outside the classroom, employers are able to contribute to the education of youth and help prepare students for future career opportunities.

Job Shadowing Application

Junior Job Shadowing usually occurs in November.  Completed applications are due to Ms. Simpson-Coble, located in Student Services building, or may be given to the teacher for those enrolled in English III.  Late applications will not be accepted, so be sure to adhere to the due date on the application each year.  

Everyone Benefits From Job Shadowing

Virtual Job Shadowing sites (watch video clips and explore careers)

  • Career Snapshots - an online video resource for career exploration where professionals share insight into their careers

  • NCCareers.org - Click on Explore Occupations and enter an occupation to watch a video from an industry professional, obtain information on the job description, salary range, required education or training, working conditions and projected job growth.  From the Tools.NCCareers.org site, you can obtain even more career information and career development information!

  • CareerOneStop - (also see link on this site for available Spanish option) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site houses a vast amount of data on all careers. The Career One Stop video library link showcases additional career videos and provides links to additional career information and resources (EducationalPlanner.org).

  • JobShadow.com - read real interviews from people as they talk about the jobs they do and the careers they have.  By clicking on the link to List of Interviews, you can see a complete list of over 400 professional interviews.

  • MyNextMove.org - Search careers using keywords, then watch career videos of professionals, obtain info about the knowledge, skills and abilities required, education or training required, technology used, job outlook and even a personality match-up!  This is the sister site to O*Net Online, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, which also contains vast employment opportunity data.

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