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Business, Technology, and Life Studies (BTLS)

Career Education

Frequently Asked Questions about Career Shadowing:


What is Career Shadowing?
Career shadowing is a worksite experience (typically three to six hours) during which a student spends time one-on-one with an employee observing daily activities and asking questions about their career and the work place.


Career Shadowing Helps Students:
• Acquire first-hand information in a "real" work setting
• Make informed and realistic decisions about the future
• Develop a positive attitude about themselves and the world of work
• Explore the world of careers


Before Career Shadowing, Students will....
• Complete Career Shadowing application
• Interview with Career Mentor
• Obtain parent signature on permission slip


When Above is Turned in, Career Mentor Will...
• Locate site for student to Career Shadow (parent/student provides transportation)
• Contact student with Career Shadowing information


After Career Shadowing, Students Will...
• Write Thank You note to Career Shadowing host
• Meet with Career Mentor for follow-up
• Complete student evalation.


Some Businesses and Organizations that Students have visited:

O'Hare International Airport Pro Mold & Die Company
Abbott Laboratories Elk Grove Police Dept.
Motorola Devonshire School
Northwest Community Hospital WLUP Radio
Haskris Company Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center
Marshall Field's Home Store Elk Grove Pet Clinic
NordStrom Center for Orthopedic Surgery
Mario Tricoci Hair Co. Shedd Aquarium