The activities can be placed on a time continuum, with increasing commitments as time length increases. Work-based learning activities allow students many opportunities.
Students are eager to connect what they do in school to the adult world when given the opportunity.
When students see how classroom learning connects to their future, they generally are more enthusiastic students. Help student understand how your job fits into the company by visiting other departments and describing how you work with other employees. The student needs to see what the world of work is really like. Explain the skills, responsibilities, education, and training required by your job throughout the job shadow. Engage the student in active learning.