The Benefits of a Job Shadow

Students:

• Provides an answer to the questions, “Why do I have to learn this?” and “Would I want to make this job a career?”
• Gives a view into all aspects involved in a job. Students can observe not only job characteristics and responsibilities, but also what each profession requires on a day-to-day basis
• Lets students learn first-hand what it takes to make it in their fields of interest from the people who know best—working professionals

Educators:

• Motivates students to learn by demonstrating the tangible applications of classroom lessons
• Crafts lesson plans around students’ career interests

Employers:

• Prepares the future workforce
• Shows students career possibilities in different industries
• Demonstrates a tangible commitment to supporting and improving the community
• Creates a feeling of personal satisfaction that comes from mentoring a young person
• Promotes potential long-term mentoring relationships and student internship opportunities