JOB SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

Ottawa County students have access to job shadowing opportunities through local employers. Job Shadowing is a type of on-the-job training that allows an interested individual to follow and closely observe an employee performing a specific role. Students who participate in a job shadowing experience will receive a Job Shadow Completion Certificate and can list this experience on their resume. To receive the certificate, a submission form is required to complete afterwards and includes what the student enjoyed, what the student found challenging and a photo of the student during the job shadowing experience.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

| Available to 8th, 9th and 10th grade students
(students in 11th and 12th grade should refer to the CEO Internship Program)

| A student can participate in as many job shadowing experiences as they would like

| Job Shadowing gives students an opportunity to observe a specific job of an employee

FAQs (frequently asked questions)

How can I sign up for a Job Shadowing experience?

The first step is to speak with your career readiness coordinator or school counselor. They can help you choose a local employer to intern and help you with completing the Job Shadowing online form, which you can find at the bottom of this page. You will need to provide your email, your parent/guardian email, career readiness coordinator or school counselor email, and the employer’s email. After you submit the form, you may start your job shadowing experience. There is no “waiting for approval” period. You are responsible for setting up the date and time with the employer/employee you are job shadowing.

Can I job shadow a family member?

As much as we would like to say yes, students cannot job shadow family members. Job shadowing an employee of a local business will give you the opportunity to experience something new – this includes stepping out of your comfort zone and meeting new people.

When can I job shadow an employee/employer?

Your job shadowing experience can be done after school, during school, or on a weekend. A full job shadowing experience would be one full work day – 8 hours long. Depending on the employer, you can job shadow a full 8 hour day or even split it up and do 4 hours in two days. You can do multiple job shadowing experiences, not just one. Summer job shadowing experiences are not available, however we encourage your to visit ohiomeansjobs.com and take a look at summer job opportunities.

Is this a paid job shadowing experince?

A student who participates in a job shadowing experience is not paid and no school credit is received. Students who participate will receive a Job Shadowing Completion Certificate and will be able to add this to their resume under their work history or volunteer experience.

PROCESS

1. Speak with your career readiness coordinator or school counselor. They can assist you with choosing which employer you’d like to job shadow.
2. Reach out to the employer you’re interested in job shadowing. You want to do this to make sure they are available and so they can get to know you a little better. You’re welcome to set up a meeting/phone call with the employer, and include your career readiness coordinator or school counselor.
3. Complete the form below. You will need to provide your email, your parent/guardian email, career readiness coordinator or school counselor email, and the employer’s email.
4. After you submit the form, you may begin your job shadowing experience on the day/time you scheduled with the employer. There is no “waiting for approval” period. The form is needed for the BAC and your school.

Student Information

Your parent/guardian will receive a copy of your application.

School Information

Your School Counselor/Career Readiness Coordinator will receive a copy of your application.

Business Information

If you are unsure, please list the name of the owner/supervisor
The name of the employee's position (e.g. Mechanic)

Student Job Shadowing Questions

Determined between student and employer.

Student Agreement

The CEO Internship Program is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a career in their area of interest. In order to participate, you, the student, must agree to and adhere to the following:

Disclosure

I fully understand the above statements and I agree to follow these requirements. If I do not comply, I understand that my school may choose to not allow me to pursue any other job shadowing opportunities. I have completed the Job Shadowing Experience form.

Email Confirmation

Once you submit the completed form, you will receive an email confirmation along with a copy of your application (be sure to check your junk/spam folder).

Please email kadams@ocic.biz with questions.

SUBMISSION

Click below to submit your job shadowing experience information.

JOB SHADOW SUBMISSION FORM

For questions, please contact Katherine Adams, Manager of Workforce & Career Exploration

CONTACT