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Senior Job Shadow

Senior Job Shadow—Class of 2027

Completion deadline: Friday, April 23, 2027

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

A job shadow gives you the opportunity to explore a career that interests you by observing a professional in the workplace. You’ll learn about daily responsibilities, skills, and education requirements while considering your plans after high school.

What You Need to Complete

To receive credit, you must:

  1. Complete a job shadow in a career field that interests you.

  2. Have your mentor complete the Mock Interview Questionnaire.

  3. Complete the Post Job Shadow Assignment.

Choose someone other than a parent or your current employer to shadow.

Exemptions

The following students are exempt from the job shadow and both follow-up assignments:

  • Full-time PSEO students

  • Students who have taken and passed Career Investigations

  • CNA students

Capstone students are exempt from the job shadow but must complete the Post Job Shadow Assignment. 

How to Complete Your Job Shadow

Before Your Visit

Use the LSHS Job Shadow Packet to prepare, research a career, and contact a potential mentor or company.

During Your Visit

Observe your mentor’s work and ask questions about the career. Have your mentor complete the Mock Interview Questionnaire during or at the end of your visit.

After Your Visit

Complete the Post Job Shadow Assignment using MCIS, available through ISD194 ClassLink.

When to Schedule Your Job Shadow

Plan to complete your job shadow outside of school hours, such as during evenings, weekends, school breaks, or other non-school days.

The job shadow and all required follow-up assignments must be completed by Friday, April 23, 2027.

Questions?

Contact your school counselor.