Job Shadowing
Job Shadowing is a three part program that enables students to explore specific career interests through observation at a work site.
 Introduction to Job Shadowing Training
Students are required to obtain parent and teacher approval, then complete a Job Shadow training session at school covering the following:
Confidentiality training, appropriate dress, punctuality, manners
Safety on the worksite (hazard recognition, WCB form completion)
Questions and how to ask them
Telephoning employers; how to arrange a visit
The Worksite Placement
Once a student selects a Job Shadowing site, the Career Centre Manager contacts the employer to
make initial arrangements. The student is then responsible for:
Contacting the employer to confirm time, date, location and appropriate dress
Completing the WCB form PRIOR to the start of the job shadow placement
Observing and experiencing a typical day in the career they are shadowing
Asking questions regarding the advantages and disadvantages associated with this type of employment
Job Shadow Catalogue September 2009.pdf
 Job Shadowing Follow-up and Debriefing
It is important to help students reflect, analyze, draw conclusions from their Job Shadowing placement. This one hour session at school features the following topics:
Personal analysis of the Job Shadowing experience
Discussions with others regarding various career issues (e.g. cooperation on the jobsite, work environments, skills for success, etc.)
Personal action plan - future career research
Information For Employers
Who?
Students in grades 10 to 12 are eligible to participate in Job Shadowing.
Why?
Job Shadowing helps students establish personal goals for the future. Students with personal goals are less likely to drop out of school and more likely to value their education.
How?
Job Shadowing placements can either be a half-day or a full-day.
Where?
At your place of employment.
In School District #23 over 1000 secondary students and over 500 employers are actively involved in the Job Shadowing Program each year.
Job Shadowing Checklist For Employers
To ensure a worthwhile experience:
Introduce student to staff with an explanation of Job Shadowing
Provide a variety of observations/experiences
Explain the background and nature of your business
Explain company policies, safety factors, and personnel organization
Discuss job entry requirements, advancement opportunities, advantages and disadvantages
Provide an opportunity for the student to discuss the day's experience
Where Can I Get Further Information About School District No. 23 Career Life Programs?
For further information contact your school's Career Centre or School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Career Life Programs at Hollywood Road Education Services located at 1040 Hollywood Road:
Chris Ovelson
Career Life Programs Consultant
Tel: 250-860-9729 Ext: 6265
Fax: 250-878-0170
Patti Ostrikoff
Career Life Programs Consultant
Tel: 250-860-9729 Ext: 6133
Fax: 250-878-0170
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