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 * __ 8th GRADE JOB SHADOWING PROJECT __**

DATE OF THE JOB SHADOW: THURSDAY, MAY 23rd 2013 DATE OF PRESENTATION: THURSDAY, MAY 30th 2013

**WHAT IS JOB SHADOWING?** Job Shadow: A job shadow is a structured career activity where a student follows an employee at a company location to learn about a particular occupation or industry. The purpose of job shadowing is to help students explore a range of career options. A middle school student's job shadowing experience lasts one school day. Instead of reporting to school on 5/23/13, students will report to their job site. The student experiences a one-on-one relationship with an adult mentor observing activities and gaining valuable information about their chosen career.

Job shadowing helps students accomplish the following: • Gain information about possible future career interests. • Observe the daily routine of their adult mentor. • Observe the system of the host company or business. • Gain an insight of the academic, technical, and personal skills required by occupation. • Gain an understanding of the connection between school and work. • Gain information to assist student's in goal setting and educational planning.

**DETAILS**: In order to take part in the Job Shadow experience the student must:

1. Contact a potential Job Shadow site and receive approval for the Job Shadow activity. The job shadow mentor must be over 21, and have at least two years of experience in their career field. Mrs. Walters strongly recommends that students do not shadow a parent, UNLESS they have a career the student is interested in pursuing. Names and phone numbers of past job shadow sites are available in the guidance office. Please see Mrs. Walters as soon as possible if you are having difficulty finding a site.

2. Complete the Job Shadow Permissions forms and return to Ms. Walters or Mr. Longenhagen by Wednesday, May 8th Please note: School personnel may not have visited the business site, may not have met the hosts, will not be present when the student is at the site and will not supervise the visits.

3. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent(s) or guardian(s).

4. After the job shadow, students must write/type their host a thank you note. (Do not mail thank you note! Bring them to class May 30th)

5. Upon completion of the job shadow experience, students will be responsible for a 200 point project/classroom presentation. Scores will count towards 4th marking period Civics grade. Students will have class time during Civics on May 24th, 28th, & 29th to work on presentations. = =

FILES (Copy of Job Shadow Packet)

(PowerPoint Presentation of Job Shadow Project)

= = **TIPS FOR SUCCESS **

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE NAME OF AN ADULT MENTOR AT YOUR JOB SHADOW SITE YOU CAN BEGIN THE CONVERSATION LIKE THIS: "Hello, my name is. I am a student at SCA Middle School and I am interested in arranging a job shadow opportunity with your company. Can I please speak to someone about making arrangements to job shadow?"
 * Telephone Guide **

IF YOU KNOW THE ADULT MENTOR THEN YOUR CONVERSATION MAY BEGIN LIKE THIS: "Hello, My name is __. I am an 8th grade student at SCA Middle School. I’d like to make arrangements to job shadow with you on May 23rd. I would like to see what you do at your work place and learn more about your company and your specific job. I have an assignment to get your signature on a Job Shadow Agreement form prior to May 23rd. Would it be best for me to email it, fax it, or stop by your business?"

THE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION SHOULD INCLUDE: • agree upon the date, time and place to meet • discuss the appropriate dress required for the work place • discuss the required forms & explain you must conduct a brief interview on May 23rd

Write your letter and prepare the envelope right after completion of your Job Shadow experience. Bring completed letters/cards to class the day of your presentation.
 * Thank-You Letter Guide **

While you write your letter remember the following:  • Be neat  • Watch your spelling  • Begin your letter with a sentence that specifically thanks the employer for allowing you to spend time at his/her place of business.  • State something specific that you learned or enjoyed during your job shadow experience..


 * Student Responsibilities: **
 * Shows honesty, punctuality, a cooperative attitude and a willingness to learn
 * Conform to the rules and regulations of the site throughout the duration of the shadow experience.
 * The student will follow the dress and conduct codes as agreed upon prior to the job shadow day
 * Complete permission forms, interview, presentation, & thank you letter

HELPFUL LINKS

[|Occupational Outlook Handbook] [|Drive Of Your Life]

[|Education Planner]

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