| I just read an article summarizing a national Groundhog Job Shadowing Day ...on February 2nd, of course. What a great idea to focus this positive, realistic experience on a day which is easy to remember and already celebrated nationally.
I am a strong supporter of job shadowing and mentoring! Students often have unrealistic expectations about the career proclaimed as their goal. High goals are a must, but along with that, a dose of reality is an important component. A successful person of experience and integrity can provide insight and wisdom to a teen-ager with questions about his or her future. A student may also be open to the wise suggestions of a mentor...someone they do not automatically tune out.
Time, liability, and funding can be limitations in providing job shadowing opportunities. I believe in looking at opportunities instead of road blocks. What are your ideas?
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