Job Shadow Day: E-Extra!

November 4, 2003

Job Shadow Day 2004 Materials Available Now!

Once again, Fall is here and Winter is just around the corner. And, as you may have seen from the recent press release andeCard, planning for Job Shadow Day 2004 is underway! This year, the Job Shadow initiative will officially kick off on Monday, February 2nd, 2004!

Job Shadow Day is the start of a year-round effort that gives young people a chance to see various occupations up close by shadowing “career mentors” in the workplace.; This year the Job Shadow Coalition, consisting of Junior Achievement, America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth, and the U.S. Department of Labor, anticipate that more than one million young people will Job Shadow during the course of 2004 as a result of this effort.

“Job Shadow Day gives many young people their first real glimpse at the world of work,” says Stuart Shapiro, Executive Director of the Job Shadow Coalition.; “As for adults, it can serve as an introduction to the mentoring experience.; This makes Job Shadow a rewarding experience for both the student and for the volunteer.”

Materials

If you are planning to participate in Job Shadow Day, there are many resources available at the jobshadow.org website.; The website and materials on it have been updated and are ready to be used.; The download center for the “How-To Guide” and other materials can be accessed directly at:; http://www.jobshadow.org/get_started/download.php.;

Other materials available on the download center include a Brochure/Poster, a postcard, and web-ready banners.; Additionally, if you prefer a hard copy of the How-To Guide or Brochure/Poster, you can place an order with our fulfillment house by calling 800-373-3174.; Finally, the download center has other materials you may find useful.; These include “Frequently Asked Questions,” sample e-mails, sample press releases, and newsletter stories.

Share your Success!

Over the next few months we will be sending these E-Xtra Newsletters to nearly 10,000 Job Shadow supporters.; We are always looking for good success stories or new ideas to share.; If you have some innovative approaches or a great initiative you wish us to consider for this newsletter, please e-mail the details to us at press@jobshadow.org.

In the meantime, we look forward to working with you on Job Shadow Day 2004!