JOB SHADOWING Dutch Fork Middle School A SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITY February 1st, 2017 Dutch Fork Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in Job Shadowing On Site. Job Shadowing On Site gives students an opportunity to connect their academics to the skills needed in the workplace. Job Shadowing is considered a short-term experience to introduce a student to a particular job by a one-on-one pairing of a student with an employee in a work environment. The student shadows the worker up to one day to better understand the requirements of a particular career. All students are encouraged to participate in Job Shadowing. Procedures for Job Shadowing on site: 1. Complete the attached Job Shadowing Application and Student Date/Insurance & Emergency Information form. 2. Return both completed forms to the Career Specialist in the Guidance Office no later than January 26th, 2017. Students will only receive an excused absence for pre-approved shadow visits. 3. Upon completion of the shadowing experience, students must complete a Job Shadowing Informational Interview Form & Reflection Form (which includes a short handwritten reflection about the job shadowing experience) along with a self-addressed envelope that includes a Thank You Note to the business. DFMS will provide the postage for the Thank You Note. Please do not seal the envelope. These 3 documents must be given to the Career Specialist in the Guidance Office by Friday, February 3 rd, 2017 at 3:30 pm. Failure to complete the packet will result in an unexcused absence no exceptions. Other Important Information: Students and their parents/guardians will make arrangements for the student to shadow a parent/guardian, friend, relative or another person in a career of interest at the work site and provide transportation. Students are only eligible to have ONE day per school year for this activity. Job Shadowing can be completed in a couple of hours or an entire day. Students will provide their own lunch during shadowing, if applicable Students should demonstrate punctuality, honesty, good grooming habits, appropriate dress and willingness to learn. Students serve as an observer, not a worker. Students are not permitted to shadow teachers at Dutch Fork Middle School Any school work missed as a result of being absent for shadowing is the responsibility of the student. Completion of the Job Shadowing experience will be recorded in the student s Career and Education Portfolio. Middle school students should begin setting a career goal. The portfolio will be used during high school years to assist students in making educational plans and career decisions. This opportunity is being made available through the efforts of the Education and Economic Development Acct (EEDA) of 2005. If you have any questions and/or concerns please contact Fiona Lofton, Career Specialist at 476-4802 or 476-4805 or email: flofton@lexrich5.org.
Job Shadow Etiquette & Additional Tips Dress appropriately for the workplace to make a positive impression. Most employers are looking for neat, clean clothes that comply with business expectations regarding appearance. Show up on time arrive 10-15 minutes early! Introduce yourself and offer a handshake and a smile. Be attentive and act interested the entire time. Bring a folder or binder and the Job Shadow Host Interview Form along with extra paper to take notes. Please have the Job Shadow Host sign the form. Obtain a business card. You will need a complete name, job title and address for the thank-you letter (if they do not have a business card, write down the information). Demonstrate positive manners and language. Do not use your cell phone during the Job Shadow experience. AFTER the Job Shadow Dutch Fork Middle School Turn in: 1. Handwritten Thank you note in addressed envelope (Do not seal envelope) 2. Job Shadow Host Interview Form 3. Job Shadow Student Reflection Form to the Career Specialist in the Guidance Office by Friday, February 3 rd, 2017 at 3:30 pm. Thank-you Note Instructions Writing a thank-you letter to your Job Shadow host shows that you recognize and appreciate their contribution to your success. Thank-you letters go a long way toward making a great impression. Make sure your handwriting is clear and legible. Use complete sentences with proper punctuation. Begin your letter with a sentence that specifically thanks the host/employer for the time and effort they spent in educating you about their career and hosting you for the day. State several specifics that you learned and enjoyed during your Job Shadow. Check for any grammatical or spelling errors. Ask someone to proofread it for you. Address the envelope to the host. DO NOT seal the envelope. Turn into the Career Specialist in the Guidance Office by Friday, February 3 rd at 3:30 pm.
Dutch Fork Middle School Job Shadowing Application and Permission Form Due to Career Specialist in Guidance Office by Thursday, January 26th Student Name Grade Parent/Guardian Name Daytime Phone Number(s) Career Field Student Chooses to Shadow Name of Job Shadow Host Job Shadow Host Job Title Job Shadow Host Phone Number E-mail address Name of Company Mailing Address of Company Date of Shadowing Visit: Time: By signing this form, you are allowing your child to participate in a job shadowing experience and agree to provide his/her transportation. This form along with the Student Data/Insurance & Emergency Information Form must be returned to the Career Specialist no later than January 26th, 2017, in order to participate and receive an excused absence. In addition, your student is required to complete the Informational Interview Form, Job Shadow Reflection Form of their job shadowing experience and a thank you letter to his/her shadow host (self-addressed and not sealed DFMS will provide postage). These must be given to the Career Specialist by Friday, February 3, 2017 at 3:30 pm. Thank you for assisting in this valuable learning opportunity. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date For Office Use Only: Career Specialist Signature Approved Absence Date Unapproved Absence Date
Dutch Fork Middle School Job Shadow Student Data Form Due to Career Specialist in Guidance Office by Thursday, January 26th Student s Name: Birth Date: Student s Home Address: Home Phone: City State Zip Parent/Guardian Name: Work Phone: Employer Name/Address: EMERGENCY CONTACT: Phone: List medical information about the student that would be helpful in case of an emergency. Allergic to medications? ( ) YES ( ) NO If YES, what medications? List any physical or medical limitations: INSURANCE COVERAGE YES / NO FAMILY SCHOOL EMPLOYER Liability and/or Bonding YES X Worker s Compensation YES X Health/Accident Name of Health/Accident Insurance Company: Insured Name: Policy #: (Note: Please identify who is providing coverage by placing an (X) in the appropriate space.) I consent for my child to receive emergency medical treatment in case of injury or illness. The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Parent/Guardian Signature Student Signature Date Date
Dutch Fork Middle School Job Shadow Information & Interview Due to Career Specialist in Guidance Office by Friday, February 3 rd, 2017 at 3:30 pm Student Name (First, Middle, Last): Den teacher: Grade (circle one): 7 th grade 8 th Grade Name of the Job Shadow organization/work site: Job Shadow Host Name & Job Title: Signature of Job Shadow host: Job Shadow Host Interview Questions (Please handwrite your answers. DO NOT give to the job shadow host to fill out.) What is a typical day like? (What do you do? What are the responsibilities of your job?) How did you get your job? What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position? What type of experiences do you suggest that I get in order to become an (job title)? What are the skills that are most important for a position in this field? What are the educational, requirements for this job? What other types of credentials or licenses are required or recommended? How well did your academic and work experiences prepare you for this job? What academic courses have proved to be the most valuable to you in your work? What would you recommend for me? What special advice do you have for a student seeking to pursue a career in your field? If you were entering this career today, would you change your preparation in any way?
Dutch Fork Middle School Student Job Shadow Reflection Questions Due to Career Specialist in Guidance Office by Friday, February 3 rd, 2017 at 3:30 pm Student Name (First, Middle, Last): Den teacher: Grade (circle one): 7 th grade 8 th Grade Name of the Job Shadow organization/work site: Job Shadow Host Name & Job Title: 1. What surprised you most about the career and job shadow experience? 2. If you wanted to work in the department/work site you visited, what might you do to prepare in the next 10 years, both in high school and afterwards? 3. Would you consider a career in the type of industry in which you job shadowed? Why or why not? 4. From your perspective (your interests, abilities, and goals) identify aspects of the job that were: Positive: Negative: 5. Did the job shadowing experience influence your career choice/goals? How?