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Job Shadowing - Ground Hog Day

Today's students are getting an inside look at what happens on the job, thanks to the BellSouth Job Shadowing program.

For the past two years, BellSouth has teamed up with national partners America's Promise and Junior Achievement to introduce young people to the workplace. This year, more than 4,100 students across the nation celebrated Groundhog Day BellSouth-style from the last days in January through the first days of February, spending a half-day "shadowing" an adult in the workplace.

The BellSouth Job Shadowing program aims to provide its students:

  1. A meaningful introduction to the world of work;
  2. A greater context for decisions about their education; and
  3. Positive relations between students and BellSouth employees.



Students participating in the BellSouth Job Shadowing program spend a half-day visiting a variety of company departments to learn about the varied skills required to work in a telecommunications industry. The students spend the morning working with a BellSouth employee, or Connector, who leads them through a typical day. Students are encouraged to actively explore the work environment with their Connectors.

After a morning "on the job," students, teachers and employees discuss what the students have seen, heard and learned. Students are required to complete a questionnaire and participate in exercises to reflect on their experiences.



In January 1998 BellSouth received the Hammer Award for its Job Shadowing program. The concept of the Hammer Award was initiated by Vice President Al Gore to honor organizations that display a commitment to advance education solutions by developing innovative and beneficial programs.



Download this step-by-step program guide in Microsoft® Word.

Getting Started
Introduction
Overview of Job Shadowing Program

Digging Deeper
Student Guide
Teacher Guide
Workplace Coordinator Guide
Workplace Host Guide

Extending Your Success
Extending Classroom Success After Job Shadowing



Interested in the BellSouth Job Shadowing program?

Parents and Students: Check with teachers or guidance counselors to see if the program is in place at (your child's) school.

BellSouth Employees: Talk to your supervisor about volunteering to be a BellSouth Connector and contact your local BellSouth Pioneer organization.

For more information, contact the BellSouth Job Shadowing representative.

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