Students Job Shadow as Part of Sophomore Career Class

On December 11th, forty-nine students participated in job shadowing as part of their sophomore career class, Futures. Students were placed in various locations throughout the Ebensburg/Johnstown region to help them gain a better understanding of possible career interests. Previous to job shadowing, students conducted assessments, researched careers, and received lessons on professionalism and interviewing. For many, this experience was their first opportunity to be in the work setting and substantiate their current career decisions

Overall, Students returned from the trip feeling energized about their experience and anxious to try it again. When asked if students would consider a career in the area visited, one student interested in Software Development and Information Technology stated this about his job shadow:

“ Yes! They (Shadow Location) reassured me that I had chosen a good career path and they helped answer my burning questions. They were able to show me more of what can be accomplished in this field. I would work for them in a heartbeat.”

When asked about her favorite part of job shadowing, another student said this about her experience at a local hospital:

“I actually got to watch an actual operation. I was about 2 feet away from where it was happening. I got to see everything that was going on.”

Central Cambria would like to thank all the businesses that participated in this experience. A special thanks to Goodwill Industries for helping us coordinate the job shadows. The Southern Alleghenies Career Education Partnership (SACEP) at Goodwill connects local students and school personnel with businesses, organizations, and community agencies by coordinating in-school and out-of-school career exploration and education events in the region.

Job shadowing has become a significant component of the Career Education Program at Central Cambria and is now offered as a new option for the senior project. Any student interested in job shadowing should contact Career Counselor, Ms. Condor, in the High School Career Center.