JA Job Shadow

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JA Job Shadow brings together JA’s proven, hands-on curriculum with a visit to a workplace to give students an up-close look into the working world. This experience is designed to provide students with a bridge from the classroom the future, helping them make connections to the skills they will need to thrive in the workplace, as well as the importance of doing well in school. The JA Job Shadow™ prepares students to be entrepreneurial thinkers in their approach to work and to thrive in demanding and ever-changing workplaces.

SESSION 1: BEFORE THE JOB HUNT

IN CLASSROOM; TEACHER TAUGHT

Students are introduced to the JA Job Shadow® program and the Seven Steps to Get Hired and Succeed. Through a close examination of specific skills and career clusters, they learn the key factors to investigate in career planning: skills, interest, work priorities, and job outlook.

SESSION 2: PERFECT MATCH

IN CLASSROOM; TEACHER TAUGHT

Students review the Steven Steps to Get Hired and Succeed and analyze job-hunting skills. They then participate in mock interviews to prepare them for the Job Shadow Challenge at the site visit.

THE WORKPLACE VISIT

Students visit a business, nonprofit organization, or governmental organization, where they observe professional work conduct, learn what skills and education they need to earn jobs, and participate in a series of host-led challenges that bring home lessons from the “real world” of work.

SESSION 3: NEXT STEPS

IN CLASSROOM; TEACHER TAUGHT

Students reflect on what they learned before and during the workplace visit, and they practice business communication by composing a thank-you note. They then create one of four career-preparation tools: a career assessment, elevator pitch, resume, or infographic profile.

Following participation in the program, students will be able to:

  • Recognize career clusters and potential job positions and understand the importance of researching the requirements needed to earn a position.
  • Develop job-hunting tools, such as networking, resumes, and interviewing skills.
  • Identify the next steps needed in their personal career preparation.

Want to learn more?

Our SVP of Programs, Kat Delgado Kirkwood, will be happy to help –kkirkwood@jasocal.org