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    Job Shadow Resources

    Help students explore real careers through job shadowing.

     

    For students: Looking for a job shadow? Contact the Work-Based Learning team to get started.

     

    For Commonwealth employees and supervisors:
Host a student job shadow. Find forms, resources, and tools to plan a successful experience.

    Contact Work-Based Learning team

    Get Started: Host a Job Shadow

    Follow these steps to host a student job shadow. Please also ensure that you complete any additional processes required by your agency.

    Submit a request before hosting a student.

    Submit Job Shadow Request

    Employees hosting students under 18 must complete:

    •      PA State Police Criminal History (PATCH)

    •      PA Child Abuse clearance

    •      FBI Criminal History or waiver (if eligible)

    Contact your HR office to start

    Complete all forms before the visit.

    Have the student sign a confidentiality form before the job shadow starts.

    View Confidentiality Form

    Questions?

    Get help from the Work-Based Learning team.

    Contact Work-Based Learning