Dothan Tech hosted its award-winning, second annual Job Shadow Day from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday.
Senior and junior students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs were invited to apply to participate, according to a news release from Dothan City Schools. Students could request specific industries and businesses they are interested in pursuing for future careers during the application process.
This year, 90 students were placed with 48 local businesses and organizations. The students spent the day in the real world to learn what skills, knowledge, and education they need to have to be successful in their desired career path. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio The day concluded with students returning to campus for a debrief session to share the positives, unique perspectives, and growth opportunities they learned.
Ryan Richards, Dothan City Schools Workforce Coordinator, says, “After being selected as Governor Ivey’s K-12 Work-Based Learning Seal of Excellence after such a successful inaugural event, we are excited to continue and grow the offerings of this opportunity. This event truly changes the lives of the students who participate.”
People are also reading… Dothan Tech is appreciative to all businesses and organizations hosting and mentoring the students to help prepare and recruit their next generation of employees.
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