HIGH SCHOOL JOB SHADOW PROGRAM

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s High School Job Shadow Program connects local high school juniors and seniors with employers for a one-day, hands-on career exploration experience.
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Students gain real-world exposure, while employers have the opportunity to inspire future talent and showcase their role in the community.

click here for the employer sign up form

click here for the student sign up form

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FOR EMPLOYERS 

WHY PARTICIPATE

✅ Inspire and mentor the next generation
✅ Showcase your company’s impact in the community
✅ Strengthen Delaware County’s future workforce pipeline

WHAT'S INVOLVED 

• Host one or more students for a single day (winter and/or spring)
• Provide a mix of observation, conversation, and (if appropriate) simple supervised activities
• Share your career journey and advice

DETAILS

• Dates: Winter & Spring (finalized with school calendars)
• Students: Juniors and seniors from Delaware County high schools
• Commitment: Half day (2–4 hrs) or full day (5–7 hrs)

EMPLOYER ACTION STEP

SIGN UP TO HOST A STUDENT ​👉​

employer SIGN UP

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FOR SCHOOLS

WHY PARTICIPATE

​✅ Give students first-hand career exposure
✅ Connect classroom learning to workplace skills
✅ Build stronger ties between schools and local employers

WHAT’S INVOLVED

• Identify and nominate interested juniors and seniors
• Ensure students have permissions/waivers completed
• Coordinate with the Chamber for scheduling and preparation

DETAILS

• Students will be matched to local employers by the Chamber
• Students will receive guidelines and preparation before shadow day
• Shadowing experiences are designed to be safe, structured, and inspiring

SCHOOL ACTION STEP

​REGISTER YOUR STUDENTS 👉

student sign up

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QUESTIONS? 

Contact Jaclyn Miley, Events and Communications Manager, at [email protected].