Academic credit may be arranged. Job shadowing , where students visit businesses to observe one or more specific job, provides them with a realistic view of occupations in a variety of settings. They observe essential functions of occupational areas of interest. Experiences vary in time from one hour to a full day depending on the amount of time employers can provide. Job shadowing experiences offer opportunities for career exploration.
Students usually arrange job shadowing appointments independently.
Typically, they do not generate academic credit. Service learning programs offer opportunities to be concerned, informed and productive citizens by providing community service in non-paid, volunteer positions. It gives students opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned in school while making a contribution to local communities. Academic credit may or may not be arranged depending on the field of study. Informational interviews , where students meet with people working in careers to ask questions about their jobs and companies, allow students to gain personal perspectives on career interests.