West Greene High School Career Advancement Research Experience (C.A.R.E.) Sophomore School to Career Requirements 2 Job Shadowing Experiences for Sophomores 4 Job Shadowing Experiences for Juniors and Seniors
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Date of Job Shadowing Experience: ______ /______/____________ Length of Job Shadowing Experience: Time In: __________AM / PM Time Out: __________AM / PM (Circle one)
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Name of Business/Company: ____________________________________________________________ Business/Company Contact Person: ______________________________________________________ Contact Person Title: __________________________________________________________________ Contact Person Phone Number:__________________________________________________________ Contact Person Signature*: _____________________________________________________________ *Your signature confirms you agree with / verify the above information.
Student Responsibilities As the participating student in the job shadowing experience, you agree to complete the following:
Complete two shadowing experiences, of at least two hours (each) in length in a field/occupation that interests you by May 1st of your Sophomore year. (Students are required to complete four shadowing experiences if not completed by May 1st of their Sophomore year.)
The shadowing must occur between June 1st (prior to the start of your Sophomore year), and May 1st. You will need to complete one of these forms for EACH shadowing experience (2 or 4). Complete these required experiences outside of the regular school day. If experiences are unable to be acquired outside of the school day, students may request and complete the “C.A.R.E. School Release Form” from the Senior Project Coordinator, or the Office. Perform Shadowing Experiences and answer related questions.
Secure all necessary signatures and complete required paperwork. After the 2, or 4, job shadowing experiences are completed, turn in completed form to the Senior Project Coordinator. You should keep a copy for your records, as you will need to reflect on your work during your senior year.
Parent Responsibilities As a parent/guardian of the above student, I agree to the following: Verify that the student has performed the shadowing experiences and number of hours. Provide student with transportation to and from job shadowing site if necessary. Cover any incidental costs, e.g. safety glasses, fees, etc. I have read the above responsibilities and agree to participate in the program as described. Student Signature: _____________________________________________
West Greene High School Career Advancement Research Experience (C.A.R.E.) Sophomore School to Career Requirements 2 Job Shadowing Experiences for Sophomores 4 Job Shadowing Experiences for Juniors and Seniors
Student’s Name:__________________________________ Please answer the following questions/statements regarding your job shadowing experience (if you need more space, you may continue your responses on a separate sheet of paper). This portion of the form MUST be completed for EACH different job shadowing experience in order to receive credit for your Sophomore requirements. Therefore, you will need to complete one of these forms for EACH job shadowing placement. Copies of this form can be acquired from the Senior Project Coordinator, or the Office. 1. Describe the work site/business you visited: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. During my Job Shadowing, I observed: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. From this Job Shadowing Experience, I learned: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. I would/would not like to pursue more information about this career because: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Suggested Job Shadowing Questions to discuss with Contact Person 1. How much time does it take for you to get to 8. How many people work here and what are the work? jobs/responsibilities? 2. What is your starting time? 9. What special training/education does your job 3. How does an employee at this require? business/company sign in at the start of the 10. What is the salary range of your position? day? 11. Describe the type of insurance/benefits that 4. What are the typical activities you begin your are provided for you. day with? 12. What special skills/abilities are required for 5. Are certain specific activities done at special you to be successful in this position? times? What are they? 13. Are there any specific educational course 6. What special problems come up occasionally requirements necessary to be successful in this that you must handle? occupation at the high school or college level? 7. How are you required to dress for your job? Page 2 of 2