Job Shadow Day: E-Extra!

December 3, 2003

Virtual Job Shadow

This week the Job Shadow Coalition, in partnership with Career Corner TV, is launching Virtual Job Shadow on the www.jobshadow.org site. The new feature allows students and teachers to supplement their traditional Job Shadow activities by “virtually” exploring career opportunities right from their desktop computer. The product is a combination of fast-paced and informative “day in the life” career videos, interactive video questions and answers, and up-to-date text information and links that help students understand the career options available to them.

“The goal of the Job Shadow Coalition is to encourage Job Shadow experiences in the workplace. Unfortunately, many young people do not have access to these types of experiences. Through Virtual Job Shadow ing, these students will be able to ‘virtually’ shadow a variety of workplace mentors - from nurses to business executives to a U.S. Senator,” says Stuart Shapiro, Executive Director, Job Shadow Coalition.

Job Shadow in the News

On November 24, Job Shadow Coalition Executive Director Stuart Shapiro appeared on CNNfn’s “The Flip Side” to discuss the 2004 Job Shadow activities. To view a transcript of the CNNfn interview, go to www.jobshadow.org.

Monster.com and News Corporation are once again sponsors of Job Shadow Day. Both are entering their 5th year as proud supporters of Job Shadow Day.