Job Shadow
Connect students with experiences to observe real workplace environments.
Job shadows give students the opportunity to observe the day-to-day work and responsibilities of a specific job. Job shadows allow students to experience meetings, tasks, professional conversations and work environments.
![People working together on a project](https://realworld.digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/10/tile_job_shadow@3x.png)
How does this fit with my class?
![Two women working at a laptop.](https://realworld.digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/10/mimi-thian-54uolC2jjm4-unsplash-1024x678.jpg)
Students build professional relationships that could lead to internships and mentors.
Objectives
- Learn about a specific career path, industry or skill
- Engage with professionals in a work setting
- Develop professional communication skills
Activity Location
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In school
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Virtual
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Out of school
Prep Time
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High
Scope
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What will my students gain?
From the Partnership for 21st Century Learning:
Communication & Collaboration
- Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts
- Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions
- Use communication for a range of purposes (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)
- Communicate effectively in diverse environments
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems
- Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes
Life & Career Skills
- Present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette
- Participate actively, as well as be reliable and punctual