SHRM and Ground Hog Job Shadow Day
Kicking off annually on February 2, Groundhog Job Shadow Day is a part
of a year-long national effort to enrich the lives of students by acquainting
them with the world of work through on-the-job experiences and a carefully
crafted school curriculum that ties academics to the workplace. SHRM participated
in and sponsored the program this year.
Job Shadowing gives over one million students across America the opportunity
to "shadow" a workplace mentor as he or she goes through a normal
day on the job. This gives young people a chance to see how the skills
they learn in school relate to the workplace.
Ground Hog Shadow Day...
- Demonstrates the connection between academics and careers;
- Builds community partnerships between schools and businesses;
- Introduces students to the requirements of the profession;
- Encourages an ongoing relationship between young people and caring
adults;
- Encourages that students in need of additional services are linked
to the appropriate programs.
For more information and an online How-To Guide providing you with information,
tips, and other materials needed to coordinate a successful job shadowing
event, go to www.jobshadow.org or contact Lee Lewis, President of
RI Junior Achievement at 401-331-3850 x 13, llewis_rija@att.net.
In its tenth year, national Job Shadow Day is a coordinated effort of America's Promise - the Alliance for Youth, Junior Achievement, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM),the Association for
Career and Technical Education (ACTE), and the U.S. Department of Labor.
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