Programs - Job Shadow Day

Job Shadowing

Did you know that for a commitment of just a few hours, your students can get an up-close look at careers and see the relevance of what is being taught in school? Job Shadow experiences can happen year round class/group shadow opportunities.




“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for allowing our young men and women to take part in your Job Shadowing Initiative last week. Thanks to your hard work and hospitality, our students have experienced a work environment unparalleled to any they have experienced before. This experience was both educational and fun, both key ingredients to making our students time there well spent.”

Mr. DeJuan K. Thompson
CPAMMP Lead Facilitator
Chandler Park Academy High School


Job shadowing immerses students in the world of work and gives them the opportunity to learn firsthand about job skills and careers. When students enter the workplace to see real jobs in action and talk with individuals about their careers, the world of work starts to make sense. It becomes real and tangible.

Everyone Benefits

Job Shadow is a win-win situation for all involved! Each participant gains unique benefits from Job Shadowing:

For 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.

For Educators:

• Helps motivate students to learn by demonstrating the tangible applications of classroom lessons.
• Helps craft lesson plans around students career interests.

For Employers:

• Helps prepare 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.

To learn more about hosting a group of students at your company call (313)-962-2550 or mail@jamichigan.org