Job Shadows
Some of the best classrooms have no walls!
Job shadowing is a career development strategy where an individual follows a professional to observe their daily tasks, meetings, and workplace culture. Typically, lasting one day to a few hours, it helps students and career-changers explore industries, build networks, and gain firsthand insight into a specific role.
With over 65 members, NWILED can facilitate job shadows for interested students and career-changers in a variety of industry sectors:
- Agriculture and Agritourism
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Finance
- Real Estate
- Professional Servies
- Higher Education
- Public Administration
- Energy
Program Supporting Materials:
- Overview - Requirements & Expectations
- Verification Form
- Experience Questionnaire
- Work Based Learning Agreement (for host business)
Those interested in building their professional networks, finding future mentors, internships, or apprenticeships, improving their soft skills, and or wanting to add the experience to a college application and/or resume may inquire.
NWILED Job Shadow program handout
To learn more, contact David Schmit at dschmit@nwiled.org or call 815-297-7361.