- Charleston County School District
- WBL Career Exposure: Job Shadowing & More
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CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES
Each career exploration experience must be “Student Led”, meaning it is up to YOU, the student to take a leadership role in preparing for your future career through these opportunities.There are several types of experiences listed below – they are typically single day opportunities to explore a specific profession.
You may also elect to enroll in a longer term “Work-based Learning Course”, like an Internship or a Paid Apprenticeship, which offer the opportunity to earn high school credit. Academic credit requirements, compensation, and activities vary with each WBL placement.
The first step for participation in any WBL Course career exploration experience is a discussion with an educator, like your teacher, your school's career specialist, or your school counselor.
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Job Shadowing
Solo Student Job Shadowing provides the opportunity to spend “a day in the life” of a professional working in a position that aligns with students’ career interests.
A teacher may make a class assignment for students to identify and secure a host for job shadowing on a specific day.
Permission slips are required prior to approval of any school absence. Students should expect to complete a written assignment after their job shadowing experience.
Students in need of help securing a solo job shadowing host can submit THIS FORM.
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Structured Field Study / CTE Field-trips
Teachers may elect to schedule an opportunity for their students to visit a local place of business as a group.
Typically, a group of students interested in a common career topic visits a local company that provides goods or services within that industry. A detailed example of a schedule for this type of WBL is on the Business Partners’ WBL Resources webpage.
Typical field-trip permission forms are required prior to participation in this type of WBL Experience.
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Student Organizations
Student organizations also offer terrific opportunities for networking and career related experiences.
Check out this summary of the various opportunities to participate in student organizations in SC high schools.
Please speak with your teacher and guidance counselor about student organizations available at your school!
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Career Camps & More!
Students can benefit from a wide array of other work-based learning experiences –
WBL Career Camps, often in the summer months, offer immersion in a specific career pathway and exposure to many successful professionals.
Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers and school counselors about special opportunities.
Check out the opportunities posted on the Summer Career Exploration Opportunities Page!
