Job Shadow Day: E-Extra!
January 20, 2004
Job Shadow Ramps Up Around the Country
Job Shadow activities are coming together across the nation. The Job Shadow Coalition is expecting strong turnout for this Job Shadow Day, as well as efforts throughout the year.
“Once again, we are seeing thousands of businesses, schools, government agencies, non-profits, and individuals stepping forward to help young people experience the world of work through Job Shadow ing,” said Stuart Shapiro, Executive Director of the Job Shadow Coalition. “We anticipate this being another tremendous year for this effort.”
The following are just a few of the Job Shadow activities taking place around the country in the coming weeks. If you wish to share details about your events with us, please send them to press@jobshadow.org.
- Illinois
- The North Suburban Library System (NSLS) in Wheeling, Illinois, is hosting its first Job Shadow event. Representing over 650 public, academic, school and special libraries, NSLS is working with surrounding high schools to introduce students to the vast opportunities that are available through careers in librarianship. To find out more, visit www.nsls.info/jobshadow/.
- Georgia
- Junior Achievement of Georgia plans to reach over 1,250 students statewide on February 2, 2004. Seven cities in Georgia, including Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Macon, and Savannah, will host kick-off events to launch a year-long Job Shadow program. The Junior Achievement of Georgia goal for 2004 is to impact over 6,000 students across the state. Participants include Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue; Lieutenant Governor Mark Taylor; U.S. Representatives Jim Marshall, Denise Majette, and David Scott; and August Mayor Bob Young.
- California
- Plans are underway in San Diego to connect over 4,000 students to worksite mentors this year through Groundhog Job Shadow Day, starting on February 2, 2004. The San Diego Workforce Partnership is a lead partner with the San Diego Junior Achievement office to assist with the coordination and planning with local high schools, community colleges and the San Diego Youth @ Work partners. Currently more than 500 businesses are signed up to participate.
- Washington, DC
- The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is planning its Job Shadow Day activities for February 6, 2004. Last year, DOL recruited 120 volunteers/mentors and hosted 115 young people from the Woodland and Potomac Job Corps Center, the D.C. Youth Opportunity Program, and the Department’s three D.C. school partners: Friendship Edison Public Charter School, Adams Elementary School and the Hart Middle School. This year DOL expects to exceed that number of students. For older youth, the Department will be hosting a short Career Exploration workshop for them and their mentors. This will consist of receiving a guided tour with the computer program Career Voyages and a Career workshop from internal DOL Career Counselors who have put together a presentation geared toward the older youth.
Great Job Shadow Merchandise Still Available for Order!
If you are planning to run Job Shadow during the month of February and beyond, you can still place orders for Job Shadow Day merchandise! A whole array of merchandise is available at www.jobshadow.org - just click “Merchandise.” T-shirts start at $9.95 each! Banners, pens, flyers, sports bottles and mouse pads can also be purchased online. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Order your JSD merchandise now!
A Word for Our Sponsors!
Once again, Job Shadow Day is supported by national co-sponsors Monster and News Corporation!
Additionally, the American Hotel & Lodging Association has signed on as a supporter of Job Shadow Day 2004! AHLA represents more than 11,000 members from the hotel and lodging industries worldwide.