job shadow packet_spring08b (1)

8/2/2019 Job Shadow Packet_spring08b (1)

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BHS ACADEMY

JOB

SHADOW

PROGRAM

A c a d e m y o f S c ia n d H i g h T e


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Checklist of Due Dates

Completion

Date

Date

Completed Form Location (Section)

Section I

Hand in two

weeks

before you

Job Shadow

Application for Job Shadowing Parent

Parent Permission Form Parent

Medical Release Form Parent

Section II

All forms

due no

later than

the last

day ofclass

before 1st

Semester

Finals

begin

preferably

before

Winter

break

Parent Evaluation of the Career

Shadowing Experience Parent

Before You Job Shadow Student

Student Worksheet for Contacting

Job Shadowing Hosts Student

Job Shadow Interview Student

Job Shadow Student Observations Student

Job Shadowing Student Evaluation Student

BHS Student Evaluation of CareerShadowing Student

Job Shadowing Host Evaluation Employer

Job Shadow Verification of

Attendance

Employer

Thank You Note to job shadow

employer

Student

Grade level assignment Student

Make copies of pertinent paperwork for a personal file

Note: All the forms and assignments listed in Section II are to be completed and placed in a 3-

ring pocket folder in the order listed above. All requested information is to be placed on each

form. All requested information must be written or printed legibly.2


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The student must request that the Host return the Job Shadowing Host Evaluation and Job

Shadow Verification of Attendance forms to the student in a sealed envelope. The envelope is

to remain sealed until it is turned in as a part of the 3-Ring Pocket folder. The 3-Ring binder is

to be submitted to the Academy Administrative Assistant or your technology instructor.

The latest date your Job Shadow Package can be submitted for full credit is the last day of

school before 1st Semester Finals begin. Failure to submit your package by the due date will

result in a 15% grade reduction. Thereafter; the grade will be reduced by 10% for each

additional week the package is late.

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PARENTS SECTION

The pages in this section are to be completed by a parent or

guardian for each Job Shadow Experience. The following three

forms need to be completed and mailed to the AcademyAdministrative Assistant two weeks prior to the student beginning

his/her Job Shadow visit:

Application for Job Shadowing

Parent Permission Form

Medical Release Form

Bartlett High School Academy

701 Schick Road

Bartlett, IL 60103

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Application for BHS Academy Job Shadowing

Students name: Amanda Lozada

Grade: 10

Name of company:

Person to whom the student reports (Host): Gregory Dupre

Companys address:

Position to be explored: Phone Number ___________________

Date of visit: Work Hours:

Parent Permission Form

Amanda Lozada has my permission to participate in the Job Shadowing

experience. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide transportation to and from the job site

or arrange for a trusted adult to provide this transportation. (This individual must be listed on this

permission form or the student will not be released to him or her.)

I understand that my child must present proof of a job site visit in order to receive credit and to be

excused from school by using the Job Shadow Verification ofAttendance form.

I hereby release Bartlett High School and the job sites listed above, from any and all liability.

Print parents name:

Signature of parent: Date:

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Daytime phone: Home phone:

Drivers name:

Drivers phone number:

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Medical Release Form

Please complete the information below and have your student give this to their job

shadow host for use in the event of an emergency and you cant be reached.

Students name: Amanda Lozada

Date of birth: 03/18/1996

Doctors name: Dr. Jenny Tan Phone number:

List of medications currently taking and dosage

Allergies none

In the event of an emergency, I authorize medical treatment for my minor

child Amanda Lozada .

Parents name (printed):

Parent signature:

Daytime phone number:

Home phone number:

Cell phone number:

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Dear Parents/Guardians:It is important to have your input so that we can continue to make career shadowing opportunities a valuableexperience for students. Please take time to fill out this evaluation and give it to your child. He/she will return itto the Bartlett High School Academy Administrative Assistant as part of their Job Shadow Package.

Completed by ________________________________ Relationship _________________________

Please check one:

Did you know about your students interest in career shadowing?

Did you understand that it was the students responsibility to find

transportation for the shadowing visit?

Did your student discuss his/her shadowing placement instructions withyou?

Do you feel that this was a worthwhile experience for your student?

Did you know that no class time was to be missed while shadowing?

Was any class time missed?

Did this concern you?

Call me @ _______________about offering an individual shadowing

experience or group visit to students in the field of ____________.

Note: Please use the back if needed.

Please add any comments your child shared with you that you feel are significant.

What portion of this learning experience surpassed your expectations, if any?

How can we improve our current advanced job shadow program?

Thank you for accepting us as a partner in helping prepare your student for life!

NOTE: Please complete and turn in to the Academy Administrative Assistant.

Yes No Does Not Apply

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EVALUATION OF CAREER JOB SHADOWING EXPERIENCE:

Student: Amanda Lozada ID#: 100029240


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STUDENTS SECTION

The following pages are to be completed by the studentfor each job shadow experience. Please return the forms

to the Academy Administrative Assistant after each visit (make

copies for your records).

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BEFORE THE VISIT

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Name

Date

Before You Job Shadow

Directions: Complete this form before you job shadow. By completing this form you will learn about

certain aspects of a job before actually visiting the job site.

Companys name:

Companys address:

Contact person: Date and time of visit:

1. Why have you chosen this job shadowing site?

I have chosen this type of career outlook in order to discover physically demanding jobs and

what kind of working conditions are out in the real world.

2. What experiences have you had that may relate to this career? (Include hobbies, chores,

organizations, or school course work):

Simple things like chores and preparation relate to this type of career and can be found in

almost any job.

3. Research certain aspects of the job you are going to explore. Also, list resources used to gather

information. Please use published documents and current information available.

a. definition of the job

resource used:

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b. salary range

resource used:

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c. education and/or training necessary (check)

______ vocational-technical school ______ apprenticeship

______ special certification ______ associates degree (2-year degree)

______ bachelors degree ______ masters degree

______ doctoral decree other

resource used:

d. outlook for employment (number of projected jobs available in five years and ten years)

resource used:

e. advantages of the job

resource used:

f. disadvantages

4. What do you expect to see during the visit? (i.e., working conditions, various tasks, etc.)

During this visit I expect to find many hard working laborers that have to physically work

instead of sitting in an office all day long. In this type of career many of the employees are in

the low to middle working class and often find jobs in this area to be hard to come by.

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Name

Date

Student Worksheet for Contacting Job Shadow Hosts

Directions: Use this worksheet to record important information while you are on the phone with the

job shadow host.

1. Name of job shadow host: Gregory Dupre

2. Business address:

3. E-mail address:

4. Directions:

5. Date and time of job shadowing:

6. Hours of shadowing (must be a minimum of four hours):

7. Clothing required (no jeans, no t-shirts):

8. Type of shoes required (no gym shoes, no open-toed shoes): gym shoes preferred

9. Lunch or break arrangements (do you need cash?): lunch break with packed lunch

10.May I take pictures of __no_____host, __no____business, __no___other employees?

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DURING THE VISIT

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Name

Date

Job Shadowing Interview

Directions: Obtain the answers to the following questions. Try not to be obvious, but rather ask thequestions in an appropriate spot during your experience. Remember that your job shadow host will

feel nervous, too.

Name of job shadow host: Gregory Dupre

Occupation of host/job title:

Companys name: Superior Maintenance

1. Describe what is made or sold at the business, or what services are provided.

2. Describe the customer/consumer who is served by the business.

3. What is the best education or training your host did for his/her job?

4. Are there good opportunities for young people in this field?

5. What technical skills are necessary to perform this job well and how are they used?

_____ Operating office machines

_____ Using computers

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_____ Operating industrial equipment/machinery

_____ Other

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6. Does the job require any of the following skills? If so, how are they being applied?

_____ Organization and planning

_____ Interpreting & communicating information

_____ Thinking creatively

_____ Making decisions

_____ Analyzing problems

7. What interpersonal (or people) skills are needed and how are they used?

_____ Serving or greeting customers

_____ Participating as a team member

_____ Teaching

_____ Speaking to a large group

_____ Resolving conflict

_____ Supervising employees

8. Are time management skills important?

9. How might this job change in the next 10 years? How will technology affect this occupation?

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10.What entry-level positions are available and what type of training and/or education is required?

11.Other?

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Name

Date

Job Shadow Student Observations

Name of company:

1. Describe the location of the business (city, mall, complex, downtown, etc.).

2. Describe the building.

3. Draw a floor plan (picture) of the business on the back of this page.

4. What about the job environment? (circle response)

Where does your job shadow host mainly work? Inside or outside

How does your job shadow host work?. Alone or with others

What was the general attire worn by other workers? Casual or formal

5. Do the workers wear safety boots, safety glasses, etc.? Are there any special safety precautions

which needed to be met?

6. What were the most important and least important tasks for the job you shadowed?

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7. Would you consider this job as a future occupation? Explain.

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AFTER THE VISIT

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Name

Date

Job Shadowing Student Evaluation

Job shadow host: Occupation:

Name of company:

1. Were you able to observe a particular occupation that interested you?

2. Did you have enough time to ask questions?

3. Was there enough time to see the complete work site?

4. How did shadowing compare to your research before you shadowed? Explain.

5. How was the shadowing experience helpful to you? Explain.

6. Were you able to assist with any of the work? Explain.

7. Would you recommend this site for other students? Explain.

8. What did you like best about the shadowing experience?

9. What did you like least about the shadowing experience?

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10.What could have made this experience more beneficial for you?

Comments:

Student Name:

ID#

Shadow Date

Host

Business

Career

I hope you had an enjoyable and worthwhile shadowing experience! Return this completed form and your Thank Younote to the Academy Administrative Assistant within two days after your visit. If you shadowed during school hours,failure to return this form will be considered an unexcused absence, and the Attendance Office must be notified.

[Your honest feedback will be used in developing your personal portfolio and to assess the advanced job shadow program.Use the back to explain any answers. Thank you!]

Agree Somewhatagree

Disagree Does NotApply

The shadowing instructions were clear.

I felt prepared for a successful shadowing visit.

My research about the career was useful.

My list of prepared questions was useful.

This location/person matched my career interest.

The length of my visit was adequate.

My host was very helpful.

All my career-related questions were answered.

This experience helped me learn more about this career.My career choice has been reinforced by this visit.

My advanced job shadow experience met my expectations.

I would encourage others to visit this site.

I knew the name and address for sending a thank you.

My thank you letter has been mailed

I want to shadow again.When:Career:

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BHS STUDENT EVALUATION OF CAREER SHADOWING


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(If different-complete a research form)

Please notify me of Career Treks in my area of interest)

The part of the visit I liked most was ________________________________________________.I was surprised to learn that _______________________________________________________.I wanted to, but did not learn ______________________________________________________.Suggestions I have to improve this kind of experience: _________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________.

My next step in life and career planning is ___________________________________________.

NOTE: This must be completed and turned in to the Academy Administrative Assistant after your advanced job shadow.

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Sophomores: Create a tri-fold informational flyer about your job site.

Be sure to include specific duties, safety issues, skills needed, average

salary, education, etc. Then write a five paragraph comparison/contrastpaper about this experience and your previous one.

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EMPLOYERS SECTION

The following pages are to be completed by the employer for each

job shadow experience. Please give your job shadow employer

the forms and a stamped, addressed envelope so the forms can

be returned to you.

PLEASE FILL IN YOUR NAME PRIOR TO GIVING THE FORM TO THE JOB

SHADOW HOST

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Job Shadowing Host Evaluation

Thank you for participating in and assisting with the job shadow experience. Please help us evaluate

the experience by responding to the following items. The information will be helpful in improving our

program.

Job Shadow Host: Phone Number:

Student: Date:

Please rate your experience.

Low Average Excellent

Ease in arranging the visit 1 2 3 4 5Confirmation by the student 1 2 3 4 5

Student arrive on time 1 2 3 4 5

Students attire 1 2 3 4 5

Students questions 1 2 3 4 5

Students participation 1 2 3 4 5

Students behavior 1 2 3 4 5

YOUR experience 1 2 3 4 5

1. What did you enjoy the most about participating in this experience?

2. How could this experience be improved?

3. Would you be willing to participate in this program again? Yes No Maybe

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4. Would you encourage others to host students? Yes No Maybe

5. Would you, or a representative from your company, be willing to be placed on a list of available

career speakers?

Contact: Name:

Title: Phone:

Please return this evaluation to THE STUDENT

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date

date

time

time

time

time

students name

students name

name of business

name of business

signature and title of host phone number

complete second verification only if the student visits on an additional day

Job Shadow Verification of Attendance

I verify that on , from A.M./P.M. to A.M./P.M.,

was present at the following place of business

as part of the job shadowing experience.

Job Shadow Verification of Attendance

I verify that on , from A.M./P.M. to A.M./P.M.,

was present at the following place of business

as part of the job shadowing experience.

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signature and title of host phone number

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