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Senior Job Shadow

Class of 2026

Job Shadow Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026

As part of the Career Portfolio, the Senior Job Shadow is a required graduation activity for all Lakeville Area Schools seniors.

Students who are exempt from both the job shadow and the follow-up assignments (Post Job Shadow Assignment and Mock Interview Questionnaire):

  • Full-time PSEO students

  • Students who have taken and passed Career Investigations

  • CNA Students

Capstone Students are exempt from completing the job shadow but must still complete the Post Job Shadow Assignment.

What is a Job Shadow?

A job shadow is a structured career exploration activity where a student observes an employee in their workplace to learn about a specific career or industry.

This experience helps students:

  • Explore potential career interests

  • Observe a mentor’s daily work routine

  • Understand how school connects to future careers

  • Learn about the academic, technical, and personal skills needed for a profession

  • Gather insights to support future career and education planning

To make the experience meaningful, students should shadow someone working in a career field of interest—not a parent or a current employer.

When to Complete Your Job Shadow

Seniors are encouraged to complete their job shadow outside of school hours—during evenings, weekends, or non-school days. The job shadow and follow up assignments (Post Job Shadow Assignment and Mock Interview Questionnaire) are due by Friday, April 24, 2026. Recommended dates to complete your job shadow include:

  • October: 15, 16, 17

  • November: 3, 26–28 (Fall Break)

  • December 22 – January 2 (Winter Break)

  • January: 16, 19, 23

  • February: 13, 16

  • March 27 – April 3 (Spring Break)

How to Complete the Senior Job Shadow

Prepare:

During the Job Shadow:

After the Job Shadow:

Both forms must be completed for you to receive credit for your job shadow experience.

Questions?

Contact your counselor or Amy Juaire at Amy.Juaire@isd194.org.