1. Job Shadowing For Seniors And Second Semester Juniors

2. Background  The Harnett County Business Education Partnership has formed a coalition with area businesses, industries, and Harnett County Schools to give all seniors and second semester juniors the opportunity to job shadow.

3. What is Shadowing?  A short-term, ½ day to one day, educational experience to visit a business or industry to observe tasks and activities of a specific occupation.  An opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of an occupation in which you have an interest.  A practical and useful way for you to begin planning for the future.

4. Purposes  Develop an awareness of the education, training, and skills required in a specific occupation.  Become familiar with the environment associated with a specific occupation.  Identify the job related characteristics required of specific careers.

5. Purposes cont.  Determine the degree of interest in an identified occupation.  Observe the job responsibilities of a person in your chosen profession.

6. Advantages  First-hand experience in a job setting related to your career interests.  Increased motivation to excel in school.  Developing confidence in communicating with adults.  Improved self-image.  Making better career decisions.

7. Contact Information Mrs. Flonnie Wullenwaber Career Education Counselor Room 416 Triton High School 215 Maynard Lake Road Erwin, NC 28334 (910) 897-8121 Ext. 2416 fwullenwaber@harnett.k12.nc.us.org