A few years ago a friend asked our son what he wants to be doing for living when he's all grown up, his reply was "I have no idea." Many, not all kids know what they will be doing when they graduate from high school.
As homeschool parents we have an opportunity to help our kids explore various careers and post high school options. Job Shadowing is just one of the ways to introduce them to a possible career.
Our son had secured a spot in the Job Shadowing Opportunity at our local Old Navy Store. He had the opportunity to get a first hand look at retail sales and management. The program offered orientation and training program, shadowing at the register, receiving and stocking, merchandising and managerial. He experience a Old Navy employee's work day. He had the opportunity to see if this is a possible career choice for him.
You can create your own job shadowing opportunites by contacting businesses and explaining that you would like your teen to experience the job for the day. For more information, visit, GrooveJob.com for more information on job shadowing.
Don't forget to stop by Sondra Clark's website. She has a book on her experiences of job shadowing. She provides tips on pursuing your own job shadowing opportunites, dressing correctly, taking notes and more. You can purchase it right on her website or check with your local public library for a copy.
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