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Opportunities for Involvement
There are many ways to participate in the Bow School to Career Partnership. Please review this list of opportunities and stop by the School to Career Office, Room 2308, Bow High School to find out how you can get involved.
| Informational Interview: Students spend approximately sixty minutes with a business professional, asking career-related questions. | |
| Job Shadow: Students observe a professional at the workplace for a half or full day to learn about a particular career. | |
| Class Presentation: Business representatives spend time in the classroom sharing their expertise, along with describing their careers and related education requirements. | |
| Worksite Visit: Students visit worksites and tour facilities to learn about all aspects of the business or industry. | |
| Mentorship: Students are paired with an adult who serves as a mentor over an extended period of time. The student learns the skills, knowledge, and behavior necessary for the profession. | |
| Internship: This is a hands-on, project-based learning experience for students. Students spend at least ten hours at the worksite (2 hours per week for 5 weeks), performing job-related tasks under the supervision of a business partner. | |
| Cooperative Education: The student uses the worksite as a classroom. S/he and the employer identify goals and objectives and use an agreed-upon method of instruction. This experience can be either paid or unpaid. | |
| Apprenticeship: Registered youth apprenticeships are four year, paid work-based learning experiences which begin in the 11th grade. The apprentice learns a trade or occupation in a structured educational program. The apprenticeship continues for two years after graduation and includes post-secondary education. Upon successful completion, the apprentice receives a Certificate of Mastery in his/her occupational area. |